EXECUTIVE ORDER: 17-24

FOR: PARDON FOR JAMIE PRESTON DRUELINGER

TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS MAY COME, GREETINGS.

WHEREAS, Jamie Druelinger, who has petitioned for a pardon, was convicted in 1996 in Vanderburgh Superior Court of two counts of Battery, Class C felonies, and sentenced to six years and was also convicted in 1996 in Posey Superior Court of Criminal Mischief, a Class A misdemeanor, and sentenced to 14 days in jail;

WHEREAS, the petitioner has successfully served his sentence and made restitution;

WHEREAS, the petitioner committed the offense when he was 18 years old, some 21 years ago; and has not been convicted since successfully completing his sentence;

WHEREAS, the petitioner has actively and extensively volunteered in his community including working with youth, for the homeless, and counseling within his church;

WHEREAS, community members, co-workers, and one of the victims are supportive of petitioner receiving a pardon; and

WHEREAS, the Indiana Parole Board, after careful investigation, review and examination of the facts with respect to petitioner in this matter, has recommended that the Governor issue a pardon to the petitioner.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Eric J. Holcomb, Governor of the State of Indiana, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Indiana Constitution and the laws of our State, do hereby issue a Pardon to JAMIE PRESTON DRUELINGER for his 1996 Battery convictions in Vanderburgh County and his 1996 Criminal Mischief conviction in Posey County, and it is so ordered.

SEAL

ATTEST: Connie Lawson

Secretary of State