EXECUTIVE ORDER: 17-27

FOR: PARDON FOR STEVEN MARK PYATTE

TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS MAY COME, GREETINGS.

WHEREAS, Steven Pyatte, who has petitioned for a pardon, was convicted in 1982 in Johnson Superior Court of Robbery, a Class C felony, and sentenced to four years suspended to probation and was also convicted in 1985 in Monroe Superior Court of Battery, a Class A misdemeanor, and sentenced to 30 days with 22 suspended and one year probation;

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

WHEREAS, the petitioner served honorably with the United States Air Force;

WHEREAS, the petitioner is now 61 years old, has not been convicted since successfully completing his sentences over 30 years ago;

WHEREAS, the petitioner has actively and extensively volunteered in his community dedicating substantial time to a variety of charities, including vehicle safety programs;

WHEREAS, the petitioner created an educational program and works extensively as a motivational speaker discussing youth crime and substance abuse prevention;

WHEREAS, family members, co-workers, and the community members 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 unanimously 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 STEVEN MARK PYATTE for his 1982 Robbery conviction in Johnson County and 1985 Battery conviction in Monroe County, and it is so ordered.

SEAL

ATTEST: Connie Lawson

Secretary of State