Doug Gutwein Obituary, Former State Representative, Has Sadly Passed Away The world obits

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Doug Gutwein Obituary, Death – We express our sorrow over the passing of Doug Gutwein, a former state representative. For Rep. Gutwein’s family, offer prayers. I’m sorry for Doug’s family, especially Mary Lew, and I’m praying for his passing. Doug had an impact on our state and his legislative family. When Doug set his mind to solving an issue, he was unstoppable.

He had a strong interest in finding solutions. Doug put in endless effort to help terminally ill newborns, support Hoosier veterans and service members, and reduce bureaucratic red tape. “House Speaker Todd Huston, we will miss you and his legacy. Gutwein left the legislature in 2022 after serving for 14 years.

Known as “Graham’s Law,” he expanded Indiana’s newborn screenings to include spinal muscular atrophy and severe combined immunodeficiency. The bill was named for 8-year-old Graham Vollmer, who was diagnosed with SMA at 8 weeks and was predicted to die. 2019 saw the death of 14-month-old Bryce Clausen.

About him, Gutwein penned “Bryce’s Bill.” Clausen died at the age of six months from Krabbe, a rare genetic disease that destroys the nervous system. The legislation expanded Indiana’s newborn screening panel to include Krabbe, Pompe, Hurler’s syndrome, and adrenoleukodystrophy.

In an effort to enhance the interstate river system and address drainage and flooding concerns along the rivers, Gutwein established the Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commissions in 2019. Gutwein was an Army veteran and a member of the American Legion. He co-authored a bill that would better inform veterans in Hoosier state about available resources and gradually phase in a full military income tax exemption. We are very appreciative of Representative Gutwein’s years of dedication to our state and country.

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