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Read. Follow. Verify.Indiana House celebrates the 35th anniversary of Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation
Last action · February 16, 2026: First reading: adoptedSponsors: Victoria Garcia Wilburn and 1 other
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What This Bill Does
The Indiana House of Representatives adopted a resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation and its contributions to local residents.
Changes only the official legislative recognition of the agency; no funding or service changes are stated.
Who It Affects
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Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
Receives formal legislative recognition from the Indiana House of Representatives.
residents of the City of Carmel and Clay Township
Acknowledged for their community park and recreation system's milestone anniversary.
Key Facts
- The Carmel Clay Board of Parks and Recreation was established on August 20, 1991.
- Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation manages 18 parks, five greenway trail networks, and over 700 acres of parkland.
- The agency serves over 2,100 youth through the Extended School Enrichment program across 11 elementary schools.
- Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation provides over 2,700 recreation programs annually serving 170,000 participants.
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- Parks and greenways receive an estimated 5.7 million visitors annually.
- The Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit copies of the resolution to Director and CEO Michael Klitzing.
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Current status: signed.
Procedural history
3 actions- Feb 16, 2026HouseIntroducedFirst reading: adopted
- Feb 16, 2026HouseCoauthored by Representative Lopez
- Feb 16, 2026HouseAuthored by Representative Garcia Wilburn
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