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HCR 5

Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the eastbound bridge on U.S. Highway 50 over Tanners Creek in Lawrenceburg the “Lary D. Fogle Memorial Bridge”.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Garrett Bascom and 3 co-sponsors

Indiana urges its transportation department to rename an eastbound Highway 50 bridge in Lawrenceburg as the "Lary D. Fogle Memorial Bridge."

Returned to the House
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Bill Summary · HCR 5

Legislative bill overview

HCR 5 is a concurrent resolution urging the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to rename the eastbound bridge on U.S. Highway 50 over Tanners Creek in Lawrenceburg as the "Lary D. Fogle Memorial Bridge." The resolution has passed its committee with a "do pass" recommendation and is currently in the Senate.

Why is this important

Bridge naming resolutions serve as a form of public recognition and memorialization for individuals deemed significant to their communities. While non-binding (meaning INDOT is not legally required to act), such resolutions reflect legislative priorities and can influence state agency decisions regarding infrastructure naming conventions.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available context: The bill does not explain who Lary D. Fogle is or why this particular bridge should bear his name, making it difficult for the public to evaluate the appropriateness of the memorial
  • Transparent selection criteria: No indication of what criteria or process INDOT uses for bridge naming, raising questions about whether this sets a precedent and how similar future requests will be evaluated
  • Resource allocation concerns: While symbolic, some may question whether legislative focus on bridge naming reflects appropriate prioritization compared to infrastructure maintenance and safety concerns

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

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