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SR 447

MEMORIAL-MARTHA HEINDEL TARDY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Don Harmon

Ceremonial memorial resolution honoring Martha 'Marty' Heindel Tardy, expressing Senate condolences and recognizing her decades of civic service, leadership, and philanthropy.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 447

Summary — SR 447: Memorial for Martha "Marty" Heindel Tardy

Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: April 22, 2025
Primary Sponsors: Matt Brass; Timothy Bearden; Jason Anavitarte; Don Harmon
Classification: Memorial resolution (ceremonial)

Purpose and intent

SR 447 is a ceremonial memorial resolution that mourns the passing of Martha “Marty” Heindel Tardy (Oct. 28, 1934 – May 28, 2025) and honors her life, community service, and philanthropic contributions. The resolution expresses the Senate’s sympathy to her family and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to them.

Key provisions

  • Officially records and expresses sorrow at the death of Martha Tardy and extends condolences to her family, friends, and those who knew her.
  • Summarizes her biography and public service, including education, volunteer work, leadership roles, awards, and community advocacy.
  • Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to her family as an expression of sympathy.

Biographical highlights cited in the resolution

  • Born in Chicago (Oct. 28, 1934); raised in River Forest; Oak Park River Forest High School graduate (1952).
  • Earned a degree in sociology from Indiana University (1956); active alumna and Kappa Kappa Gamma member.
  • Married M. Eugene “Gene” Tardy Jr. in 1957; survived by her husband of 68 years, three daughters (Sallie Jo (Chap) Mitzell; Karen Tardy; Elizabeth (Ron) Holloway), seven grandchildren, and four great‑grandchildren (several named in the text).
  • Early employment at Eli Lilly; later devoted significant time to family and volunteerism.
  • Longtime civic and philanthropic involvement: roles cited include Infant Welfare Society Circle 31; past president of the OP‑RF Day Nursery; campaign chair/board member of Community Chest; Ravinia board member; board of Oak Park Trust & Savings Bank; multiple leadership and advisory roles at Indiana University (including Executive Dean’s Advisory Board and alumni leadership); recipient of Indiana University’s inaugural Order of Merit Award (2010).
  • Local and regional civic work in Culver, IN (Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund) and Naples, FL (condominium association leadership, Habitat for Humanity, ESL programs, Audubon and local scholarship/selection committees).

Who is affected / impact

  • Ceremonial in nature: no legal, regulatory, or fiscal effects.
  • Primary impact is symbolic — preserves an official record of appreciation, communicates the legislature’s condolences, and recognizes Tardy’s community contributions. The family and local institutions referenced are the immediate beneficiaries of the recognition.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Received by the Secretary of the Senate April 22, 2025. Legislative records show it was read, adopted, and reported/enrolled in late April 2025 and later filed and recorded as adopted in October 2025 (co‑sponsored by all senators as of Oct. 14, 2025). The resolution is nonbinding and purely honorary.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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