State Representative Urges Renaming of SR 237 Near Hospital for Sergeant Glenn

On January 5, 2026, lawmakers from the region introduced a concurrent resolution asking the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a portion of State Road 237 adjacent to Perry County Memorial Hospital the "Sergeant Heather J. Glenn Memorial Highway." The resolution was authored by Representative Steve Bartels (R) and coauthored by Representative Shane Lindauer (R) and received its first reading before being referred to the House Roads and Transportation Committee the same day.

The resolution formalizes a request to INDOT to change highway signage and designate that segment in Sergeant Heather J. Glenn's memory. As a concurrent resolution, the measure expresses the legislature's intent and urges agency action; the proposal will need INDOT approval and any necessary administrative steps before signs are ordered or installed.

For Perry County residents the proposal is primarily symbolic but carries practical implications. A roadway renaming near the county hospital will shape how emergency responders, residents and visitors reference that stretch of SR 237. If INDOT approves the designation, the agency will determine the timeline, design and placement of memorial signs and manage any costs associated with fabrication and installation. Those costs are typically borne through state highway sign programs or legislative direction; the committee process provides the appropriate forum to clarify fiscal responsibility.

The referral to the House Roads and Transportation Committee begins the formal review process. Committees may schedule hearings, request additional information from INDOT, and consider language adjustments before the resolution moves to the full House and the Senate if further action is pursued. The committee stage also offers the most direct opportunity for local officials, hospital administrators, first responders and residents to provide input on the designation and its implications for navigation, emergency response and community commemoration.

Local officials and community members seeking clarity on next steps should monitor the House Roads and Transportation Committee docket or contact their state representative to ask about upcoming hearings and INDOT’s stance on memorial highway requests. Transparency about projected costs, sign placement and the expected timeline will be important for residents who rely on SR 237 for daily travel to the hospital and for emergency services coordination.

The introduction of the resolution signals legislative interest in recognizing Sergeant Heather J. Glenn’s service. As the process moves forward, committee review and INDOT consideration will determine whether the proposed memorial designation becomes part of the county’s built environment.