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Robert CherryREPRepublican American politician from Indiana
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INResidence (state)

Robert W. Cherry (born October 22, 1947) is an American politician. He is a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 53rd District, serving since 1998. He is a member of the Republican party. He previously served on the Hancock County Council from 1992 to 1996.In November, 2023, Cherry announced he would not be seeking re-election in 2024.

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Education3 - 3 of 1
Purdue University
BS
1965 - 1969
Past Positions1 - 9 of 9
Assistant Majority Caucus Chair
Indiana State House of Representatives
1998 - 2008
Representative
Indiana State House of Representatives
1998 - Current
Councilman
Hancock County Council
1992 - 1998
Program Specialist
Indiana Farm Bureau, Incorporated
Current
Manager
Farm Credit Center
1976 - 1988
Coordinator
Indiana Farm Bureau, Incorporated
1973 - 1976
Employee
Department of Education
1972 - 1974
Education Consultant
State of Indiana
1970 - 1973
Teacher
Greenfield Central High School
1970 - 1973
Other Experience1 - 21 of 21
Member
Elks Lodge
Current
Member
Greater Greenfield Chamber of Commerce
Current
Member
Kiwanis Club
Current
Member
Murat Shrine
Current
Member
Willow Branch United Methodist Church
Current
Member
33rd Degree, Scottish Rite, Indiana Freemasons
2007 - Current
Director of Local Government
Indiana Farm Bureau, Incorporated
1988 - Current
Member
Farm Bureau, present
Former Official
Iowa High School Speech Association
Member
County Planning Commission
1980 - 1982
Commissioner
Company Planning Commission
1972 - 1978
Member
Greenfield Board of Zoning Appeals
1974 - 1976
Member
Board of Indiana Appeals
1970 - 1972
Former Appointee
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Former Chairman
Agricultural Advisory Council
Former Member
Local Government Committee, Indiana State House of Representatives
Former Member
Government and Regulatory Reform Committee, Indiana House of Representatives
Former Member
Select Committee on Government Reduction, Indiana State House of Representatives
Majority Member
Agriculture and Rural Development House Committee
Majority Member
Rules and Legislative Procedures Committee
Vice Chair
Ways and Means Committee