"Abraham Lincoln was a phenomenal president, and I'm proud to be a part of this event and others that help us remember how much he gave for his country," said Rep. Crouch (R-Evansville). "Fifty thousand people viewed Lincoln's casket when it came through Indiana. Now, 200 years after his birth, Hoosiers are still thankful for the leadership and legacy Lincoln provided for our nation at a critical time in our history." The public ceremony, held on the south lawn of the Statehouse, dedicated a large dark blue marker with gold lettering. The text describes the events of April 30, 1865, when Lincoln's funeral train stopped in Indianapolis en route to Springfield, Ill. Rep. Crouch serves on the Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, which was created to honor and celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. On Tuesday, she spoke in support of a concurrent resolution of the Senate and the House of Representatives to honor Thomas Kennedy, whose painting The Life of Abraham Lincoln pays tribute to Lincoln's childhood in Spencer County. Kennedy and the Lincoln Legacy Group are attempting to place prints of the painting in Hoosier schools. "I applaud Mr. Kennedy for his hard work in compiling this beautiful work, which depicts Lincoln's entire life," said Rep. Crouch. "I hope it will help Indiana's children remember our nation's past." |
