_______________________, read first time and referred to Committee on
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,
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.