Jim Baird: “Today, I rise to honor the 125th anniversary of the Indiana Veterans' Home. It was established in Tippecanoe County in…”

“Today, I rise to honor the 125th anniversary of the Indiana Veterans' Home. It was established in Tippecanoe County in 1895, and the Indiana Veterans' Home initially served as a facility to care for the disabled Union soldiers after the Civil War. By 1910, the home served over 1,400 residents and offered its own hospital, bakery, and electric light plant. Over a century later, the Indiana Veterans' Home continues to operate as a full-service facility offering a multitude of medical and support services for its residents. It is also home to a small museum of historical artifacts, and serves as the final resting place for nearly 3,000 veterans and their spouses. Indiana has a proud tradition of honoring its veterans, and the Indiana Veterans' Home is a shining example of Hoosiers' commitment to the care of those who have served. I congratulate those at the Indiana Veterans' Home on their 125th anniversary, and I offer my sincere gratitude for their continued service to Hoosier veterans and their families. ____________________”