*HR1563*
Introduced Version
HOUSE
RESOLUTION No. ___
Introduced by: Andrade
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1 A HOUSE RESOLUTION congratulating Jerry and Nancy
2 Brumm on their retirement from Brumm's Bloomin' Barn.
3 Whereas, Jerry and Nancy Brumm founded Brumm's
4 Bloomin' Barn in 1970. They had worked at another floral shop
5 and were inspired to start their own, while also selling unique
6 items that would set them apart from other local businesses;
7 Whereas, Brumm's Bloomin' Barn has expanded over the
8 years to now occupy 5,200 square feet, becoming a landmark
9 at the corner of W. 45th Street and Spring Street in Highland,
10 Indiana;
11 Whereas, During their 50 years of service, the Brumms'
12 slogan was "quality and service aren't expensive, they are
13 priceless", earning Brumm's Bloomin' Barn many years of
14 support from the community, and the business has been voted
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1 "Best in Region" by The Times of Northwest Indiana readers;
2 Whereas, Brumm's Bloomin' Barn is popular not only for its
3 floral arrangements and gifts, but also for its Christmas
4 decorations. Many families come in with their children for the
5 opportunity to take pictures;
6 Whereas, Jerry and Nancy have served generations of
7 families and have enjoyed providing floral arrangements for
8 the weddings of the parents and children of the same families;
9 Whereas, Jerry and Nancy were dedicated to giving their
10 customers the best quality of products they could. They bought
11 fresh flowers from South America and traveled across the
12 United States to find unique gifts to sell in their shop;
13 Whereas, Jerry and Nancy sold their beloved shop to
14 long-time customer David Gerlach, who shortened the name to
15 "Bloomin' Barn". He intends to keep the staff, including one
16 employee who has worked there for 27 years; and
17 Whereas, Through Brumm's Bloomin' Barn, Jerry and Nancy
18 Brumm have brought 50 years of joy and comfort to all
19 occasions with their dedication to quality and service:
20 Therefore
21 Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the
22 General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
23 SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives
24 congratulates Jerry and Nancy Brumm on their retirement.
25 SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of
26 Representatives shall transmit copies of this resolution to the
27 office of State Representative Mike Andrade for distribution.
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