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Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a portion of State Road 237 near Perry County Memorial Hospital the “Sergeant Heather J. Glenn Memorial Highway”.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Bartels and 2 co-sponsors

Indiana urges transportation department to rename portion of State Road 237 as Sergeant Heather J. Glenn Memorial Highway near Perry County Memorial Hospital.

Returned to the House
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Bill Summary · HCR 3

Legislative bill overview

HCR 3 is a concurrent resolution urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a portion of State Road 237 near Perry County Memorial Hospital as the "Sergeant Heather J. Glenn Memorial Highway." The bill honors Sergeant Glenn through a highway designation near a significant local landmark.

Why is this important

Highway naming resolutions commemorate individuals who made significant contributions to their communities or state. This designation would provide lasting public recognition in Sergeant Glenn's name and serves as a memorial to her service. Such measures typically have minimal fiscal impact but create symbolic recognition in heavily traveled public spaces.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The bill provides no details about Sergeant Glenn's service record, achievements, or connection to Perry County, making it difficult for the public to understand the basis for the honor
  • Precedent concerns: Some may question whether highway renaming should be reserved for figures of broader state or national significance versus local memorials
  • Implementation details: The bill is vague about which specific portion of SR 237 would be renamed and the costs associated with signage and administrative changes

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

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