FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kellyn Harrison, Press Secretary
kellyn.harrison@iga.in.gov
317-232-9498
STATEHOUSE (March 20, 2023) – A resolution authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that memorializes Jacob T. McClanahan passed the General Assembly.
Requested on behalf of the Corydon community and Harrison County Council and commissioners, Senate Concurrent Resolution 6 would rename a stretch of State Road 135 after McClanahan. The stretch will begin at School Lane and span toward Palmyra.
"The Harrison County community has shown nonstop compassion for Jacob's family for more than a year now as we have worked to draft and pass this resolution," Byrne said. "I am pleased to see the state unanimously support the proposal and recognize the selflessness of our local emergency personnel, like Jacob, show our communities every day."
Born and raised in Corydon, McClanahan worked for the Harrison County Highway Department and served as a firefighter for Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department, Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department, Leavenworth Volunteer Fire Department and New Middletown Volunteer Fire Department.
McClanahan was selflessly assisting a Palmyra police officer with a stranded motorist and tragically passed after being senselessly shot by the motorist.
"It has been an honor to carry this resolution throughout the legislative process on behalf of our community and I hope renaming this stretch of road ensures Jacob's sacrifice is never forgotten," Byrne said.
For more information about SCR 6, click here.
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State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) represents Senate District 47,
which includes Harrison and Washington counties, and most of Floyd County.
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