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IN HCR0013
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/12/2019
Primary Sponsor
Robin Shackleford
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AI Summary
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Indiana General Assembly honors Jerry Harkness for his professional basketball career and community contributions to Indiana
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Harkness led Loyola University to the 1963 NCAA Basketball championship, earning All American honors and East-West All Star MVP
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Made the longest three-point shot (88 feet) in professional basketball history as an Indiana Pacer in 1967, holding the record for 34 years; still holds record for longest game-winning shot
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Became the first African American sportscaster for WTHR-13 television and first African American fundraiser for United Way, where he worked 25 years
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Co-founded 100 Black Men in Indianapolis and Indiana Black Expo; was recognized by President Barack Obama in 2013 and inducted into Indiana, Manhattan, Harlem, and National Collegiate Basketball Halls of Fame
Legislative Description
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Mr. Jerry Harkness for his professional basketball career and contributions to his community and the state of Indiana.
Last Action
Returned to the House
2/12/2019