Senate Resolution 170 PAG LIN 1 1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 2 BY REDFERN 1 3 A Resolution honoring Richard M. Calkins. 1 4 WHEREAS, in 1959 Richard M. Calkins was admitted to 1 5 the bar in Illinois, having been graduated from 1 6 Dartmouth College and the Northwestern University 1 7 School of Law; and 1 8 WHEREAS, following graduation Mr. Calkins 1 9 established a successful trial practice in Illinois; 1 10 and 1 11 WHEREAS, Mr. Calkins traveled to Iowa and in 1980 1 12 became dean of the Drake University School of Law, 1 13 holding that position for the next eight years, and 1 14 since that time established a private law practice in 1 15 Iowa; and 1 16 WHEREAS, following his academic career, Mr. Calkins 1 17 has continued to make Iowa his home and has since 1 18 worked tirelessly to invigorate and advance the 1 19 profession of law in this state; and 1 20 WHEREAS, Mr. Calkins helped found the American Mock 1 21 Trial Association and has served as president of that 1 22 organization since its founding and will become 1 23 president=emeritus in 2004; and 1 24 WHEREAS, Mr. Calkins is a true pioneer in the area 1 25 of dispute resolution, becoming a driving force 1 26 behinds its development in this state, and continuing 1 27 to explore and perfect alternatives to litigation; NOW 1 28 THEREFORE, 1 29 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate 1 30 honors Richard M. Calkins for over two decades of 2 1 service, dedication, and innovation in the practice of 2 2 law and for his ongoing service to the people of Iowa. 2 3 LSB 7108SS 80 2 4 jr/sh/8