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Sen. Buchanan Contact: Lance Gideon, Senior Press Secretary
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Rep. Cash Contact: Abrahm Hurt, Press Secretary
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Rep. Genda Contact: Kendall Macri, Press Secretary
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STATEHOUSE (June 26, 2025) – A one-mile stretch of I-65 in Boone County has been renamed to honor fallen Boone County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob M. Pickett, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) and State Reps. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) and Mark Genda (R-Frankfort).
Signs recognizing the renaming of the interstate between mile markers 137 and 138 were installed during a ceremony today.
The renaming comes after Buchanan and Cash worked on Senate Concurrent Resolution 13, which urged the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the portion of highway.
Deputy Pickett was a seven-year veteran of the Boone County Sheriff's Department. Prior to his service in Boone County, he served as a jailer with the Marion County Sheriff's Department and as a deputy with the Tipton County Sheriff's Department.
"Deputy Pickett gave his life to protect the residents of Boone County," Buchanan said. "My hope is that Boone County never forgets Deputy Pickett's service, and I believe renaming this stretch of I-65 will ensure his memory survives for years to come."
"Deputy Pickett's sacrifice should never be forgotten," Cash said. "Our community lost a member, his department lost a partner, and his family lost a loving husband and father. Renaming a road in his honor will serve as a reminder of the incredible sacrifice he made to serve and protect."
"Deputy Pickett was committed to protecting our community and renaming this section of interstate is a lasting tribute to his life and legacy," said Genda.
Photo Caption: State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon, second from right) and State Reps. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville, far right) and Mark Genda (R-Frankfort, second from left) join Boone County Sheriff Tony Harris (far left) with members of the Boone County Sheriff's Department and other law enforcement officers Thursday during a road renaming ceremony honoring Boone County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Pickett.
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State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) represents Senate District 7,
which includes Clinton County and portions of Boone, Hendricks, and Montgomery counties.
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State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) represents House District 25,
which includes portions of Boone and Hendricks counties.
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State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) represents House District 41,
which includes portions of Boone, Clinton, Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties.
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