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IN HR0097
Resolution
Status
N/A
Primary Sponsor
Sheila Klinker
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AI Summary
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Indiana House Resolution honors retired Navy Captain Sarah J. "Sally" Watlington, a 23-year Navy veteran who retired from active duty in 1984
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Captain Watlington was the first woman officer assigned as an NROTC Executive Officer at Purdue University (1976-1979) and served as Commanding Officer of the Navy Manpower and Material Analysis Center (1979-1982)
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Holds degrees from Purdue University, Naval Postgraduate School, and Armed Forces Staff College; served as Deputy Director of Total Force Planning, Training, and Education in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations before retirement
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Extensive volunteer service in Tippecanoe County includes work with YWCA of Greater Lafayette, Greater Lafayette Community Foundation, Riggs Community Health Clinic, United Way, and American Red Cross
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Received numerous honors including the Jefferson Award for domestic violence prevention work, Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service, and named Sagamore of the Wabash by Governors Evan Bayh and Frank O'Bannon
Legislative Description
Honoring retired Navy Captain, Sarah J. Watlington, for her many contributions to the community in Tippecanoe County, the state of Indiana, and the United States of America.