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IN HCR0023

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/4/2019

Primary Sponsor

Karlee Macer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge over Big Walnut Creek at North U.S. Highway 231 as the "James Baugh Memorial Bridge"

  • Captain James "Jim" Baugh died in the line of duty on January 2, 2004, after his sheriff's vehicle skidded into Big Walnut Creek while responding to a call

  • Baugh served 36 years in law enforcement: 4 years with Greencastle Police Department and 32 years with Putnam County Sheriff's Department

  • Served as a firearms adjunct staff instructor at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy for over 20 years and achieved "Governor's 20" status as one of the top 20 pistol shooters among Indiana police officers

  • Requires the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit copies of the resolution to Baugh's family and the INDOT commissioner

Legislative Description

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge over Big Walnut Creek at North U.S. Highway 231 as the "James Baugh Memorial Bridge".

Last Action

First reading: referred to the Committee on Roads and Transportation

3/4/2019

Committee Referrals

Roads and Transportation3/4/2019

Full Bill Text

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