Introduced Version





SENATE CONCURRENT

RESOLUTION No. ____





DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION



        A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to name the bridge over the new U.S. Highway 31 Bypass over Kokomo Creek in Howard County the "Charlie Cropper Memorial Bridge".



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Introduced

First Regular Session 116th General Assembly (2009)


SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION



        A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to name the bridge over the new U.S. Highway 31 Bypass over Kokomo Creek in Howard County the "Charles B. Cropper Memorial Bridge".

    Whereas, Charlie Cropper dedicated more than 40 years to WE CARE and radio station WWKI;

    Whereas, In 1969, Charlie joined radio station WWKI and began hosting a popular public affairs program entitled "Male Call" with co-host Dick Bronson. "Male Call" recently celebrated its 10,000th broadcast;

    Whereas, Charlie spent countless hours helping to raise funds that are disbursed to local organizations that provide assistance to the disadvantaged and less fortunate as well as the mentally and physically challenged in the community; and

    Whereas, It is appropriate that the bridge on the new U.S. Highway 31 Bypass over Kokomo Creek in Howard County commemorate Charlie Cropper and his many contributions to our state: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly

of the State of Indiana, the House of Representatives concurring:



    SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly acknowledges Charlie Cropper's more than 40 years of service to WE CARE and the state of Indiana by urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to name the bridge over the new U.S. Highway 31 Bypass over Kokomo

Creek in Howard County the "Charlie Cropper Memorial Bridge".
    SECTION 2. That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the family of Charlie Cropper and the commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation.