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HR 37INDIANASession 2026State Billsigned

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Indiana House Honors Kokomo High School Science Teacher Vincente Lorenz

Original title: Honoring Vincente Lorenz, an educator at Kokomo High School, for his distinguished service as a teacher and the accolades he has earned.

Last action · February 10, 2026: First reading: adoptedSponsor: Michael Karickhoff

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What This Bill Does

The Indiana House of Representatives adopted a resolution honoring Vincente Lorenz for his distinguished service as a science educator at Kokomo High School and his receipt of various teaching accolades.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of an individual educator; no state funding, service alterations, or mandates are established.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Vincente Lorenz

Receives formal official commendation from the Indiana House of Representatives.

Key Facts

Vincente Lorenz has served as a science educator at Kokomo High School since 2012.
Mr. Lorenz holds a Master of Science in Science Education through Montana State University's Nepal Educational Connection.
The Indiana House of Representatives formally honors and commends Vincente Lorenz for his service and academic excellence.

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What does House Resolution 37 do?

It formally honors and commends Vincente Lorenz, a science teacher at Kokomo High School, for his service and teaching awards.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

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Feb 10, 2026HouseIntroduced
First reading: adopted
Feb 10, 2026House
Authored by Representative Karickhoff

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Connected Entities

Great Smoky Mountains Institute, Montana State University, Indiana House of Representatives and 2 more

OrganizationGreat Smoky Mountains Institute“Location of educational expeditions led by Mr. Lorenz”Map →

OrganizationMontana State University“University where Vincente Lorenz earned a Master of Science”Map →

OrganizationIndiana House of Representatives“Legislative body adopting the resolution”Map →

PersonVincente Lorenz“Science educator at Kokomo High School honored by the resolution”Map →

OrganizationKokomo High School“School where Vincente Lorenz teaches”Map →

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iga.in.gov

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