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Jim Baird: “I rise to honor Phil Deckard, the former mayor of Martinsville, Indiana, who passed away at the end of last year. Phil…”

On the recordMarch 25, 2026
I rise to honor Phil Deckard, the former mayor of Martinsville, Indiana, who passed away at the end of last year. Phil dedicated 57 years of his life to public service and leadership in Morgan County and served four terms as the mayor of Martinsville. Phil also served as the voice of the Martinsville Artesians, announcing football and basketball games at Martinsville High School. Phil Deckard also served in the United States Navy as an airman from 1958 to 1959, before serving in the United States Air Force for another 4 years. He was honorably discharged as an E4 Airman First Class. I am grateful for Phil's service to Indiana and our Nation. Our condolences and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.
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Jim Baird
Republican · Missouri
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Honoring the life and service of Phil Deckard, former mayor of Martinsville, Indiana.

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