Steve Buyer: “I rise to honor who I believe is one of the most distinguished men ever to represent the State of Indiana in the United…”

“I rise to honor who I believe is one of the most distinguished men ever to represent the State of Indiana in the United States House of Representatives, my dear friend and former Congressman, Elwood Haynes Bud Hillis. Those of us that know this gentleman the best, I suppose, all refer to him as 'Bud.' Bud honorably and effectively served the people of Indiana's fifth district in the House of Representatives from 1971 to 1986, 16 years of dedicated service to his country. During his time in the House of Representatives, he was a reasonable and authoritative voice on matters of national security, trade, and veterans' issues. He is a graduate of Indiana's Culver Military Academy, and he enlisted to fight in World War II at the age of 18. He served as an infantryman in the European Theater for 27 months, leaving active duty as a first lieutenant. After the war, Bud attended Indiana University and Indiana University School of Law. He came back to his home community and set up a law practice right on the courthouse square in Kokomo.”