_______________________, read first time and referred to Committee on
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Mary Lou Hoover
Conrad.
Whereas, Mary Lou Hoover Conrad graced the lives of all
Hoosiers with warmth, wit, and thoughtful graciousness;
Whereas, Her life with Larry A. Conrad, her husband, led
her to be involved in politics and public service;
Whereas, While living and working in the world of politics
and public service, she applied her musical talent to writing
the award winning lyrics to U.S. Senator Birch Bayh's 1962
campaign song, "Hey Look Him Over," which was widely
credited with providing instant recognition to the relatively
unknown candidate;
Whereas, Mary Lou Hoover Conrad proved to be a tireless
campaigner on behalf of her husband in his pursuit of public
office, inspiring men, women, and children in all sections of
Indiana and from all walks of life;
Whereas, Mary Lou Hoover Conrad helped to build a
successful business and, along with her husband, reached
across political divisions, bringing people together from all
backgrounds to begin the renaissance of Indianapolis in the
1980's;
Whereas, Mary Lou Hoover Conrad prized education for all and promoted educational excellence in Indiana by providing outstanding service as a member and officer of the
Board of Trustees of Ball State University, her alma mater;
and
Whereas, Mary Lou Hoover Conrad excelled first and
foremost in being a mother to her four children, a
grandmother to her thirteen grandchildren and an aunt to
her nephew: Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly wishes to
acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of Mary Lou
Hoover Conrad in improving the quality of life of all Hoosiers.
SECTION 2. That the principal clerk of the House of
Representatives shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the family of
Mary Lou Hoover Conrad.