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IN HCR0029
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
2/11/2020
Primary Sponsor
Carolyn Jackson
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AI Summary
- Dr. Walter J. Watkins passed away on December 30, 2019, after serving the School City of Hammond district for 42 years
- Served as superintendent for more than 16 years at Northwest Indiana's largest school district, which has approximately 13,100 students
- Career began as an English and reading teacher at Eggers Middle School, advancing through assistant principal, principal, and secondary director roles
- First African-American superintendent in the School City of Hammond district and a champion of diversity and inclusion
- Helped secure funding through a 2017 referendum to build a new school near Hammond High School before retiring in June 2019
Legislative Description
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION remembering Dr. Walter "Jerry" Watkins.
Last Action
Returned to the House
2/11/2020
Full Bill Text
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