A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recommending that the Indiana
Department of Transportation designate a Memorial Mile on Interstate
65 honoring Master Trooper Michael Greene.
, read first time and referred to Committee on
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