WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HCR 9

Urging the INDOT to rename the bridge on SR 67 over the Salamonie River in Jay County the "Lance Corporal Andrew Whitacre Memorial Bridge".

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Craig Haggard and 3 co-sponsors

Indiana urges INDOT to rename a State Road 67 bridge over the Salamonie River in Jay County as the "Lance Corporal Andrew Whitacre Memorial Bridge" to honor a local military service member.

Returned to the House
#resolutions;roadrenaming
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HCR 9

Legislative bill overview

HCR 9 is a concurrent resolution urging the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to rename a bridge on State Road 67 crossing the Salamonie River in Jay County as the "Lance Corporal Andrew Whitacre Memorial Bridge." The bill honors a local military service member through a public infrastructure dedication.

Why is this important

Memorial bridge designations serve as permanent public recognition of individuals who have made significant sacrifices, typically military personnel. This type of legislation allows communities to commemorate local heroes while also providing naming conventions that may aid in local identity and historical record-keeping.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public information: The bill does not include details about Lance Corporal Whitacre's service, circumstances, or why this particular bridge was selected, making it difficult to assess whether the honor is appropriately matched to the location
  • Process and precedent: Concurrent resolutions are non-binding requests to state agencies; while generally uncontroversial, this raises questions about whether INDOT will actually comply and what criteria guide similar future requests
  • Memorial saturation: Some jurisdictions have concerns about accumulating too many memorial designations, which could dilute their significance or create administrative burden for maintaining and updating signage

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

Sign in to ask a question.