Bill Text: IN SR0097 | 2011 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Richard Rice for his dedication, commitment to Teachers Credit Union.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-21 - First reading: adopted voice vote [SR0097 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2011-SR0097-Introduced.html

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Introduced Version

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SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___

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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION

     A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing Richard Rice for his dedication and commitment to Teachers Credit Union and his community.

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ZAKAS, BRODEN

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Introduced

First Regular Session 117th General Assembly (2011)

SENATE RESOLUTION

     MADAM PRESIDENT:

    I offer the following resolution and move its adoption:

    A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing Richard Rice for his dedication and commitment to Teachers Credit Union and the community.
            
     Whereas, Richard Rice is President and Chief Executive Officer of Teachers Credit Union, a $2 billion financial institution based in South Bend, Indiana;

    Whereas, Mr. Rice has been with Teachers Credit Union for over 35 years, serving as Executive Vice President from December 1980, until his appointment as President in July, 1987;

    Whereas, Within the credit union movement, Mr. Rice served on the first Credit Union National Association (CUNA) National Youth Involvement Board, the Filene Research Institute, and the Indicorp Board of Directors. He is also the former Chairman of the Members Development Company;

    Whereas, Mr. Rice admirably served as the 3rd District Representative to the State Board of Education from 1998-

2002;

    Whereas, Governor Joseph Kernan appointed Mr. Rice to the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions Board of Directors in July 2004, and he was appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels to Chairman of the same board in 2007;

    Whereas, Mr. Rice was presented the Distinguished Hoosier Award by Governor Frank O'Bannon for his service and dedication to the Hoosier State;

    Whereas, Mr. Rice is the Board Chairman emeritus of Memorial Health Systems, CONNECT, the Coalition for Educational Successes in St. Joseph County, the United Way of St. Joseph County, Junior Achievement of Michiana, and the South Bend Rotary Club;

    Whereas, As a current member of the Memorial Home Care Board of Directors, the Board of Directors of Project Future, Chair of Holy Cross College Board of Trustees, and a Board member for WNIT public broadcasting, Mr. Rice continues to sacrifice his time and play an influential role in the community; and

    Whereas, Richard Rice's years of dedication to Teachers Credit Union and the community at large are to be commended and recognized: Therefore,     

    

Be it resolved by the Senate of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

    SECTION 1. The Indiana Senate recognizes Richard Rice for his dedication and commitment to Teachers Credit Union and the community.
    SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed to

transmit a copy of this Resolution to Richard Rice and to his successor at Teachers Credit Union.