THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM INDIANA STATE REP TIM YOCOM’S OFFICE
ABOVE: State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) (front row, sixth from left) stands with members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Yocum authored a resolution honoring the organizations on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence’s signing.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 2, 2026) – State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) recently recognized the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution as the country prepares to celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Yocum authored House Resolution 14 and invited members of DAR and SAR to the Statehouse on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, for a program and to hear from state elected officials.
State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) presents copies of House Resolution 14 to the Daughters of the American Revolution on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.
“The Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution play a vital role in preserving our nation’s history and teaching new generations what it means to be an American,” Yocum said. “As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we’re reminded that the ideals of liberty, service and civic responsibility are not just history – they are responsibilities we carry forward. I’m grateful for the work DAR and SAR do every day to keep that legacy alive.”
The Sons of the American Revolution was founded in 1889 followed by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1890. Both were created to preserve American history, promote patriotism and honor the ancestors who aided the Revolutionary cause in the founding of the United States.
Members of both organizations must have a direct, lineal descent from an ancestor who supported the American Revolution.
To learn more about HR 14 and other legislation this session, visit iga.in.gov. For more information on DAR, visit dar.org, and for SAR, visit sar.org.
