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SR 52

Memorializing Fred Fislar.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Alexander and 49 co-sponsors

Indiana Senate passed a memorial resolution honoring Fred Fislar with overwhelming bipartisan support.

Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Ford J.D., Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode, Holdman, Hunley, Jackson, Johnson T, Koch, Leising, Maxwell, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Schmitt, Spencer, Taylor G, Tomes, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M, Zay added as coauthors
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Bill Summary · SR 52

Legislative bill overview

SR 52 is a memorial resolution honoring Fred Fislar, an individual being commemorated by the Indiana State Senate. The bill passed its first reading on March 31, 2025, with broad bipartisan support, as evidenced by the large number of coauthors added immediately after introduction.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve symbolic purposes, formally recognizing contributions or achievements of individuals deemed significant by the legislature. While non-binding and without fiscal impact, they represent official state acknowledgment and are often used to honor public servants, community leaders, or citizens who made notable contributions to Indiana.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public context: Without information about Fred Fislar's background, accomplishments, or why he warrants state memorialization, it's difficult to assess the appropriateness or necessity of this resolution
  • Bipartisan support pattern: The unusually rapid and near-unanimous addition of coauthors (nearly the entire Senate) suggests this may be a routine courtesy resolution, raising questions about whether legislative time is optimally allocated
  • Limited legislative substance: Memorial resolutions create no policy changes or public benefit beyond ceremonial recognition, making them a minimal legislative priority

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

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