_______________________, read first time and referred to Committee on
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing former Senator
John R. Sinks.
Whereas, Former Senator John R. Sinks, Jr., died in
Pennsylvania on December 8, 2012, at the age of 83 years;
Whereas, Born in Fort Wayne, the senator graduated from
North Side High School, earned a bachelor's degree from
Indiana University, and earned a master's degree in
education from Ball State University;
Whereas, Senator Sinks taught government at Elmhurst
High School in Fort Wayne until his retirement in 1993, a
career encompassing nearly 40 years;
Whereas, A dedicated teacher and child advocate, Senator
Sinks inspired many young men and women to a life of public
service;
Whereas, Senator Sinks was an Air Force veteran of the
Korean War and was an active member of the Scottish Rite,
where he was awarded the 33rd degree for his community
service, the Mizpah Shrine, and Trinity Episcopal Church;
Whereas, Ever mindful of his duty to his community and his
state, Senator Sinks served for 32 consecutive years in the
Indiana House and Senate until his retirement in 1996;
Whereas, During his 12 years in the House and 20 years in the Senate, Senator Sinks was particularly interested in
educational issues and was most proud of sponsoring the
mandatory seat belt law in the late 1980s;
Whereas, Senator Sinks was respected and admired by all
his colleagues regardless of their political affiliation; and
Whereas, Senator John Sinks will be missed by the people
of Indiana; he touched their lives; they trusted him,
respected him, and loved him: Therefore,