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This resolution, a formal expression of opinion or sentiment by the Indiana House of Representatives, honors Representative Edward D. Clere upon his retirement after nine consecutive terms representing House District 72. The resolution highlights his extensive service on various committees, including chairing the Public Health Committee and the Health and Medicaid Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, and emphasizes his focus on health and human services, education, and fiscal policy. It specifically commends his advocacy for Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, his support for vulnerable populations, and his instrumental role in authoring legislation that allowed for syringe service programs to combat the 2015 HIV outbreak in Scott County, which has been credited with saving lives and improving community safety. The resolution also recognizes his efforts to increase legislative engagement, his work on the Nurse Licensure Compact to facilitate nurses practicing across state lines, his support for the craft alcohol industry, and his involvement in numerous state and local boards and nonpartisan organizations like the Council of State Governments (CSG). Finally, it acknowledges his professional career as a Realtor and his dedication to historic preservation, as well as the support of his wife and five children. The resolution directs the Principal Clerk to send a copy to Representative Clere.

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/resolutions/house/simple/39/details