H.R.0001

Honoring John Kautzman.

Introduced·12/2/25
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Honoring John Kautzman, a distinguished Indianapolis lawyer and musician, for his career and contributions.

This resolution honors John Kautzman, a lifelong Indianapolis resident who passed away in 2025. Kautzman graduated from Indiana University and the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He spent 40 years at the Ruckelshaus Kautzman Blackwell law firm, focusing on criminal and civil litigation. Kautzman was involved with the Fraternal Order of Police, advocating for police officers, and received the National Fraternal Order of Police Attorney of the Year Award in 2023. He was also a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers.

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History

Dec 2, 2025

House

Authored by Representative Garcia Wilburn

Dec 2, 2025

House

Coauthored by Representative Jeter

Dec 2, 2025

House

First reading: adopted