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Introduced

First Regular Session 118th General Assembly (2013)

SENATE RESOLUTION

MADAM PRESIDENT:

I offer the following resolution and move its adoption:

A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating Indiana law enforcement officer Lieutenant James Loftin on receiving national honors.

Whereas, Marion City Police Department Lieutenant James Loftin participated in the National Police Shooting Championships, sponsored by the National Rifle Association;

Whereas, Lieutenant Loftin and two other Indiana officers continued a winning streak at the National Rifle Association event in Albuquerque, New Mexico;

Whereas, Lieutenant Loftin competed in the National Marksmen Division, and excelled in his division, earning top honors in each of the open, service, and distinguished classes;

Whereas, The three officers representing Indiana law enforcement won three of eight total national titles;

Whereas, During the four-day event the policemen fired more than 580 rounds, using eight different types of firearms, in events that included shooting handguns at targets 50 yards away; and

Whereas, Amongst fierce competition against some of the best shooters in the field of law enforcement, Lieutenant Loftin secured victories at the National Police Shooting Championships sponsored by the National Rifle Association: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

SECTION 1. The Indiana Senate congratulates Lieutenant James Loftin on receiving national honors.
SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Lieutenant James Loftin.