Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness has proclaimed February as “Go Pink for Hailey Month” in honor of Hailey Buzbee, a Fishers teenager whose death has deeply affected her family, friends, and the broader community.

In a statement released by the City of Fishers, Fadness said he made the proclamation in coordination with the Buzbee family and as Hailey’s father, a member of the Fishers Police Department, prepared to bring his daughter home.

“Over the course of these difficult days, I have had the honor of getting to know the Buzbee family and learning about their wonderful daughter, Hailey,” Fadness said. “In coordination with the family, and in anticipation of Hailey’s dad and the Fishers Police Department bringing her home, I am proclaiming February ‘Go Pink for Hailey Month,’ in her honor.”

The proclamation describes Hailey as a loving daughter, sister, and friend, remembered by those close to her as a bright and hardworking young woman who loved music, books, and spending time with her family. It also notes the family’s request that Hailey be remembered for her passions and her loving spirit.

As part of the month-long tribute, the City of Fishers will change exterior lighting on several city landmarks to pink, including City Hall, the Fishers Community Center, State Road 37 features, and portions of the Nickel Plate Trail. Pink ribbons will also be placed along 116th Street and at city-owned properties throughout Fishers.

Residents are invited to participate in several public remembrance opportunities. The city’s art gallery at Fishers City Hall will display a portrait of Hailey created by local artist and Fall Creek Junior High art teacher Shelley Feeney. Community members may also share written condolences and messages of remembrance on a “We Love Hailey” canvas at City Hall.

Additional space for messages, memorial items, and tributes has been set aside at the Fishers Community Center, where another “We Love Hailey” canvas will be available.

The proclamation states that the city “mourns alongside the Buzbee Family” and calls on residents to honor Hailey’s life by participating in the Go Pink for Hailey observances throughout February.

City officials said the events and displays are intended to provide a place for collective remembrance and to show support for the Buzbee family during a profoundly difficult time.