Edward D. 'Ed' Clere (born April 16, 1974) is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 72nd District. He is seen as a bipartisan legislator who encourages constituent outreach.[2]

Edward Clere
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
Assumed office
November 18, 2008
Preceded byWilliam Cochran[1]
Personal details
Born
Edward 'Ed' D. Clere

(1974-04-16) April 16, 1974 (age 50)
Georgetown, Indiana
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAmy
Children5
ResidenceNew Albany, Indiana
Alma materIndiana University Southeast
OccupationPolitician

In 2015, Clere, concerned about the rapid spread of HIV in Scott County, Indiana, urged then-governor Mike Pence to sign an executive order to allow needle exchange programs to operate. After resisting the intervention for over two months, Pence spoke to the county sheriff, prayed for guidance, then capitulated, allowing such a program to address the epidemic. The rate of infection slowed dramatically.[3]

Clere received the Chancellor's Medal from Indiana University Southeast in 2016.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - IN State House 072 Race - Nov 04, 2008".
  2. ^ a b Political science students visit Indiana Statehouse as guest of alumnus Rep. Ed Clere, Indiana Southeast University, March 16, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  3. ^ Mike Pence's Response to H.I.V. Outbreak: Prayer, Then a Change of Heart, The New York Times, Megan Twohey, August 8, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
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