Bill Text: IN SCR0037 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Nancy Papas upon her retirement from the IN State Teachers Assoc.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 37-13)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-19 - Senators Alting, Arnold, Banks, Becker, Boots, Bray, Breaux, Broden, Buck, Charbonneau, Crider, Delph, Eckerty, Glick, Grooms, Head, Hershman, Holdman, Hume, Kenley, Kruse, Landske, Leising, Long, Merritt, Pat Miller, Pete Miller, Mishler, Mrvan, Nugent, Paul, Randolph, Rogers, Schneider, Skinner, Smith, Steele, Stoops, Tallian, Taylor, Tomes, Walker, Waltz, Waterman, Wyss, Yoder, R. Young, M. Young and Zakas added as coauthors [SCR0037 Detail]

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Introduced Version

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SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. _____

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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION

    A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Nancy Papas upon her retirement from the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA).

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LANANE

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Introduced

First Regular Session 118th General Assembly (2013)

SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. _____

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    A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Nancy Papas upon her retirement from the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA).

    Whereas, Nancy has been a member of ISTA since 1974, and has worked in a number of positions, including lobbyist, political consultant, new member trainer, and public education advocacy coordinator;

    Whereas, One of Nancy's most notable achievements was the reorganization of ISTA's fund-raising mechanism to boost their statewide PAC treasury, transforming ISTA into an effective voice in government and politics for public education and public educators;

    Whereas, Nancy's passion for public educational issues earned her the affectionate moniker of "Dragon Lady" from legislative allies;

    Whereas, Nancy stayed politically active when not at ISTA by working for her hero, Senator Birch Bayh. Over the years, she has dutifully served as his intern, legislative assistant, campaign aide, and Indianapolis office manager;

    Whereas, Nancy's successes at work are only rivaled by her classroom achievements. She was class valedictorian at Walnut Grove High School, received her B.A. in political science from Butler University, was listed as one of Butler's

Top Ten Outstanding Students, chaired the Student Council Lecture Series Committee, and was President of Schwitzer Hall;

    Whereas, When not working, Nancy has stayed active at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, served on the Board of Directors for the ACLU of Indiana, competed in ballroom dancing competitions, and played the piano and organ for State House Chapel Services; and

    Whereas, Nancy adores her daughter, Julie Bowen, her son-in-law, Doug Bowen, and two beautiful grandchildren: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate     of the General Assembly

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

    SECTION 1. The Indiana General Assembly honors Nancy Papas upon her retirement from the Indiana State Teachers Association.
    SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Nancy Papas and Julie Bowen.