INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago) was recognized by The Association of Retired Members of the Indiana General Assembly (ARMIGA) with the 2022 Civility in Government Award on Thursday, March 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each year, the ARMIGA recognizes one member from each legislative caucus who \u201cShows courtesy and respect to other members and the public,\u201d \u201cExhibits politeness and appreciation for the rights and responsibilities of others,\u201d \u201cCommunicates to develop trust and find common ground to reach resolution,\u201d \u201cMaintains emotional control and demeanor so as to reflect positively on and to generate respect for the General Assembly,\u201d and \u201cHolds the belief that the legislature is a valuable institution and that is a privilege to serve.\u201d The first Civility in Government Awards were given in 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
State Rep. Tom Saunders (R-Lewisville) was the House Republican winner of the award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is truly an honor to receive this recognition from The Association of Retired Members of the Indiana General Assembly,\u201d Harris said. \u201cEvery session, I come to the Statehouse with the goal of working collaboratively to achieve positive results for Hoosiers. This session was no different, and I am proud of the relationships I\u2019ve built on the other side of the aisle.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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