[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E383]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING INDIANA STATE REPRESENTATIVE JERRY TORR

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2024

  Mr. BANKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Indiana State 
Representative Jerry Torr as he prepares to retire from the Statehouse 
after almost three decades of service.
  Rep. Torr's long and distinguished service in the House has made him 
a legend in Indiana and has earned him the respect of the hundreds of 
legislators who have served alongside him over the years.
  Jerry's contributions to the state of Indiana have been numerous and 
significant. Most notably, he was instrumental in making Indiana a 
right-to-work state and spearheaded the legislation that moved Indiana 
to daylight saving time. His work to allow Hoosiers with minor pre-
existing conditions to be insured illustrates his effectiveness, but 
also his advocacy and concern for the people of his state.
  To those who have followed Indiana politics and government for the 
past 30 years or so, Jerry has been a fixture. He has consistently 
represented the best of what it means to be a public servant. Beyond 
his legislative accomplishments, his leadership has been characterized 
by integrity and fairness. His presence in the halls of the Statehouse 
will be missed, but his legacy will inspire Hoosier leaders for years 
to come.

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