FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Samantha Deese, Press Secretary
Samantha.Deese@iga.in.gov
317-234-9133
Emily Mertz, Press Secretary Intern
Emily.Mertz@iga.in.gov
STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2025) – State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) welcomed Mater Dei High School student Samuel Heldt to the Statehouse who served as a Senate page in March.
Pages spend a day at the Statehouse touring the historic building, observing debates from the Senate floor and interacting with their state senator.
"Meeting students like Samuel who are interested in state government and getting to teach them about my work as a senator is one of my favorite parts of the legislative session," Tomes said. "I encourage all students in the community to consider signing up for the next session to participate in this unique experience."
Students in grades six through 12 participate in the page program on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the legislative session. Groups serve on Wednesdays.
The 2025 Senate Page program has now ended. Parents interested in signing up their child for the 2026 program should visit www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Page-Program at the end of 2025 for more information. More information about the Senate Page Program is also available on this site.
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ATTENTION MEDIA: High-resolution photos can be accessed by clicking on the page’s name above or by visiting www.IndianaSenatePage.com.
State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) represents Senate District 49,
which includes Posey County and portions of Vanderburgh County.
Click here to download a high-resolution photo.
