In Remembrance of Ron Miner, `Dj Indiana Jones'

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Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and remember an Indianapolis legend, and my friend, Ron Miner, also known as DJ Indiana Jones who passed on Friday, December 4th.

Ron was an Indianapolis native, attending Ben Davis High School on our community's west side and DJing for his family's business `Melody Skateland' in the 1980s. He fell in love with hip-hop at an early age and moved to New York City where he promoted for artists such as Boogiemonsters and Heather B before returning to his hometown. Ron established himself as a familiar voice in the Indianapolis hip-hop and Reggae music scenes, managing a local hip-hop group, the Mudkids, and later as a DJ with RadioNow 100.9 and Hot 96.3. As a local businessman, Ron co-founded Crush Entertainment, a midwestern management group, and owned the Casba Bar where he hosted `Reggae Sundays' and I know his legacy will live on through the many charitable organizations he promoted and supported.

Ron's passing has been deeply felt by his family, friends, Hoosiers and colleagues across our country. He was a friendly and outgoing man who never hesitated to help others, and his passion for music and the hip-hop scene earned him countless fans. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the amazing life of Ron Miner, DJ Indiana Jones. His work has inspired countless individuals in our community, and he leaves a legacy of love for music and his fellow man.

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