4/12/2007
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Mayor Peterson’s statement on the passing of Kurt Vonnegut
“Today, Indianapolis mourns the loss of a native son who became one of the greatest writers of the 20th Century.
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Kurt Vonnegut regularly referenced his Hoosier ties and spoke fondly of his formative years here. The pride that Vonnegut often expressed in his Indianapolis roots has certainly been reciprocated through the community pride we have for this American Icon and his imaginative, thought-provoking work.
Vonnegut will continue to live on through his art and profound literature – which mixed dark humor with critical thinking and impacted the way many of us view the society we live in. Indianapolis will certainly do its part to commemorate and honor him through the ‘Year of Vonnegut’ celebration and beyond.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Vonnegut family.”
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