SR 119 (LSB 6251SV (2) 87)

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 119

BY  COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION

A Resolution honoring Senator Rick Bertrand for his years of service in the Iowa Senate.

   WHEREAS, Rick Bertrand was first elected to the Senate in 2010, and has represented District 7, which serves the Sioux City area in northwestern Iowa; and
   WHEREAS, Senator Bertrand was born and raised on a farm on the northeast edge of Sioux City, graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1993 after studying economics and political science, and earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Bellevue University in 2016; and
   WHEREAS, Senator Bertrand’s professional career has emphasized commercial development and entrepreneurial experience; and
   WHEREAS, during his Senate tenure, Senator Bertrand has served on a variety of committees, including the Appropriations, Commerce, Natural Resources and Environment, State Government (Ranking Member), Transportation, and Veterans Affairs standing committees, the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee (Chair), and the Capitol Planning Commission; and
   WHEREAS, Senator Bertrand’s career in the Senate has been exemplified by his commitment to liberty, integrity, and public service; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate honors and thanks Senator Rick Bertrand for his years of service in the Senate, and wishes him and his family the very best in the years to come.