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Committee clears resolution to name two Lawrenceburg-area bridges for Vietnam veterans
Summary
Members approved a resolution to name two adjacent bridges near Lawrenceburg for Vietnam veterans Larry Fogle and Thomas G. Denning after testimony from a classmate and local veteran; vote was unanimous, 12-0.
House Concurrent Resolution 5, to name two adjacent bridges at the edge of Lawrenceburg in memory of Vietnam veterans Larry D. Fogle and Thomas G. Denning, passed the committee 12-0.
Representative Bascom presented the resolution and deferred to PG Gentry, a Rising Sun resident and classmate of the men, who described their service and urged the committee to approve the memorial naming so their names are not forgotten. Gentry recounted Fogle’s and Denning’s service, Purple Heart citations and community efforts to remember them.
A motion to approve the resolution was made and seconded; the committee voted 12-0 in favor.
No opposition or amendments were recorded in committee remarks.
