David Goggins honored at the Statehouse

Garten, Ford honor David Goggins at the Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (April 6, 2023) — Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) and State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) honored Retired Navy SEAL David Goggins with Senate Resolution 37 at the Statehouse Thursday, April 6.

Goggins is a retired United States Navy SEAL, ultra-marathon runner, best-selling author and public speaker who grew up in Brazil, Indiana.

Goggins is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger and Air Force Tactical Air Controller.

Named the "Hero of Running" in 2008 by Runner's World, Goggins has completed more than 70 ultra-marathons and is globally recognized as an "extreme athlete." By competing in endurance challenges, Goggins has raised over $2 million for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides college scholarships and grants to children of fallen special operation soldiers. He began running for charity in an effort to raise money after several comrades passed in 2005 on Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan. Goggins wanted to provide financial assistance and support to their families.

"David is a prime role model for Americans of all ages looking to push themselves each day to be a better version of themselves," Garten said. "I am proud to call David a Hoosier and honor him for his unparalleled service to our country."

Goggins is the New York Times best-selling author of the self-help memoir "Can't Hurt Me: Master your Mind and Defy the Odds" and later wrote, "Never Finished: Unshackle your mind and win the war within."

Goggins also once held the Guinness World Record for completing 4,030 pull-ups in 17 hours.

"During his time in the Navy, David risked his life to protect the freedoms we hold dear," Ford said. "This honor given to him by the Indiana Senate is just a small token of appreciation on behalf of all Hoosiers for his dedication to his fellow Americans. He has certainly made the people of Brazil and Indiana extremely proud."

SR 37 honors Goggins for years of dedicated military service and recognizes his many charitable contributions to society.

“I am deeply honored to be recognized by Senator Chris Garten and the Indiana Senate through Senate Resolution 37," said Goggins. "It was a long, hard road, and I appreciate the opportunity to bring more awareness to my message as I am dedicated to helping people reach beyond their perceived limitations and find their best selves.”