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Honoring our Heroes

Friday, May 30th, 2014

I had the opportunity to join members of the Greenwood VFW Post 5864 and the Cub Scout Pack 120 in addition to other distinguished guests at the VFW Memorial Day event on Monday. It was a privilege to join these patriots to honor the memory of veterans who have sacrificed their lives in the defense of our country and our way of life.

Throughout history, the United States has withstood the threats of tyranny and despotism thanks to the courage of our service members. Defending America is not just about protecting the homeland; it is about preserving our blessed heritage and our commitment to freedom.

Seeing the Cub Scouts participate in the Memorial Day ceremony was evidence that the scouting program promotes the values of patriotism and love of county, and instills those values in generations of young men. It was encouraging to see young people who care about their nation’s past and their nation’s future, because one day these youth will be the leaders of our country.

God Bless America!

Pictured above with members of Cub Scout Pack 120 are (from left to right): Cristy Penix, scout leader; Bob Muhlhauser, Commander; Al Kessinger, VOD/PP Chairman; Bill Clark, State VFW Teacher Chairman; Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers; Mike Arthur, VFW Men’s Auxiliary President; Bobby Jennett, Chaplain-elect; G.K. Puckett, Buddy Poppy Chairman; State Representative Woody Burton; State Senator Greg Walker; Britton Shoellhorn, Sr. Vice Cmdr-elect; and Ralph Schuster, Quartermaster-elect.

Sincerely,

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Discussing new ideas

Monday, May 5th, 2014

I recently visited Kiesler Defense in Jeffersonville, Ind. Kiesler provides products and services for law enforcement professionals including safety training and first aid kits. I met with representatives from Kiesler to discuss firearm safety and safety equipment.

During the interim, I enjoy the opportunity to meet with people and discuss new ideas that will be helpful when crafting legislation. As a member of the Education Committee, I am always looking for ways to better our schools for the benefit of our young Hoosiers.

During my meeting at Kiesler, we had an interesting discussion about safety equipment and emergency kits that could be something we consider for use in schools.

The safety of our teachers and students is a top priority for me. I look forward to continuing to find ways to maintain safe schools in Indiana.

From left to right: Jerry Johnson (President of Patriot Products and Services), Chip Kruer (VP of Marketing for Kiesler Defense), Doug Kiesler (CEO of Kiesler Defense), Rep. Woody Burton, Woody Burton (Rep. Burton’s son) and Donnie Cherry (Wholesale Sales Representative for Kiesler Defense).

Sincerely,

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Recent Jobs Announcements in Johnson County

Monday, April 14th, 2014

“The pro-business tax climate and economic development tools provided to entrepreneurs to build a successful business have driven Indiana’s considerable private sector growth. I look forward to welcoming these companies to Greenwood, and I am excited about the new jobs being created in our community.”

– Rep. Woody Burton

The Greenwood Redevelopment Commission recently approved a proposal for a $22 million sports village and hotel in Greenwood. Florida-based GoodSports Enterprises Global LLC expects to break ground this fall and open next year.

The proposed site is located on the southeast corner of County Line Road and I-65. Once built, the village would be comprised of an 85,000 square foot state-of-the-art fieldhouse with an adjacent 124-room athlete-minded hotel, known as the “GoodSports Hotel.”

To read more about this announcement, please click here .

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation recently announced plans to locate an ULTA, Inc. cosmetic fulfillment and distribution center in Greenwood, creating up to 537 new jobs by 2018.

The Bolingbrook, Ill.-based company, which offers a combination of more than 20,000 prestige and mass beauty products through ULTA Beauty retail stores and Ulta.com, will invest $51.6 million to lease and equip a 670,000 square-foot facility in Greenwood. This will be ULTA’s first Indiana fulfillment center, which is expected to start shipments in summer 2015.

To read more about this announcement, please click here.

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Focusing on education issues

Friday, March 7th, 2014

I was honored to address an audience of Ivy Tech Community College students and administrators at the Statehouse this week. I have long supported Ivy Tech; in fact, I was instrumental in their accreditation as a public postsecondary institution.

Ivy Tech reaches out to individuals from a vast array of backgrounds, ages and walks of life, offering professional, technical, transfer and lifelong education to fulfill its mission of changing lives and making Indiana great. In my message, I addressed several key pieces of education legislation.

The House remains committed to the original intent of House Bill (HB) 1004 to ensure that more low-income students have access to high quality preschool programs in Indiana. Sixty percent of Hoosier children do not attend preschool, despite its positive effects on growth and development.

We have also made it a priority to focus on science, technology, education, mathematics (STEM) industries and career and technical education (CTE), so Hoosiers have the skills to fill current and future high wage, high demand jobs. HB 1213 establishes a subcommittee to create a CTE diploma that will match education requirements with the specialized skillsets sought by local employers.

Senate Bill (SB) 330 offers academic loan repayment for STEM teachers, which should help to fix Indiana’s current problem of under-skilled labor personnel by equipping a robust, better trained workforce to usher in the next stage of commercial and industrial distinction in Indiana.

It is important that we have strong educational programs in place in order to equip our workforce to succeed in today’s globally dynamic marketplace. I am grateful for the work Ivy Tech is doing in our community and I will continue to support their efforts.

Sincerely,

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Leadership Training at the Statehouse

Monday, December 16th, 2013

I had the opportunity to welcome candidates from the Real Estate Academy of Leadership (R.E.A.L.) to the Statehouse this week. Founded in 1995 by MIBOR (Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors), the goal of the academy is to help prepare candidates to be successful leaders in the real estate profession and in the central Indiana community. R.E.A.L. is a dynamic training program designed to expose participants to the principles of leadership as well as issues and trends in the community.

I enjoyed meeting with this group and discussing with them their role in the legislative process and how the laws affect them. I would like to recognize them for taking the initiative to continue their education, and I was honored to be part of their leadership training.

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