Introduced Version





HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No.
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION

    A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recommending that the Indiana Department of Transportation designate a Memorial Mile on Interstate 65 honoring Master Trooper Michael Greene.



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Introduced

Second Regular Session 115th General Assembly (2008)


HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. _____



    A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recommending that the Indiana Department of Transportation designate a Memorial Mile on Interstate 65 honoring Master Trooper Michael Greene.

     Whereas, Michael Earl Greene was born in Lebanon, Indiana, and spent most of his life as a proud resident of Boone County;

    Whereas, Michael Earl Greene, a devoted father to his son and daughter, was called to serve and protect his fellow citizens, became an officer with the Indiana State Police, and rose to the rank of Master Trooper;

    Whereas, Master Trooper Michael Greene was last assigned to the Indianapolis post;

    Whereas, Master Trooper Michael Greene, at the young age of 43, was killed in the line of duty on February 5, 1993;

    Whereas, While stopping to question two men who were outside of their vehicle along the side of Interstate 65 in Marion County, Master Trooper Michael Greene learned that both men were wanted on outstanding warrants;

     Whereas, As he was handcuffing the first of the two suspects, the second suspect fatally shot Master Trooper

Michael Greene in the chest;

    Whereas, Master Trooper Michael Greene served the Indiana State Police with honor for over 16 years;

    Whereas, Master Trooper Michael Greene gave his life in service to the state and country that he loved: Therefore,

         Be it resolved by the House of Representatives

of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana,

the Senate concurring:

    
        SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly expresses its deepest gratitude for the life and service of Master Trooper Michael Greene and urges the Indiana Department of Transportation to designate a Memorial Mile on Interstate 65 in his honor.
        SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation and to the Greene family.