House Journal: Page 11: Monday, January 13, 1997

I rise today to nominate a respected colleague for the position
of Speaker pro tempore. This gentleman is beginning his 19th
year of dedicated service in the Iowa House of Representatives.
During this time he has served with distinction in performing
the various duties required of a legislator. His quiet,
thoughtful approach to difficult issues, and his careful
analysis of complex situations has earned the respect of his
colleagues. His dignified and evenhanded leadership was
characteristic of his service as Minority Leader, Speaker of the
House, and Speaker pro tempore.
Ladies and gentlemen, it is now my privilege, and a very great
honor to place in nomination for Speaker pro tempore, the name
of the Honorable Harold G. Van Maanen.
Klemme of Plymouth seconded the nomination of Representative Van
Maanen as Speaker pro tempore of the House of Representatives,
preceding his nomination with the following remarks:

Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House.

I wish to second the nomination of the Honorable Harold Van
Maanen of Marion County, for the office of Speaker pro tempore
of the Iowa House of Representatives.

Representative Van Maanen is a man of integrity and serves the
people of Iowa with dedication and fairness. Mr. Van Maanen is
always ready to listen to the other person's viewpoint and
questions. Harold is a dedicated family man with a strong
religious faith which has sustained him through good times and
some very tough times.

During the past four years, as I have watched and listened to
Representative Van Maanen, it reminds me of a commercial that
many of you may remember: When Representative Van Maanen speaks
_ people listen. Harold commands respect and receives it. I
believe we can all learn from what Representative Van Maanen has
to say.

It is with great honor and a privilege for me to second the
nomination of the Honorable Harold Van Maanen as Speaker pro
tempore of the Iowa House of Representatives.

Thank you Mr. Speaker.
Mertz of Kossuth seconded the nomination of Representative Van
Maanen, preceding the nomination with the following remarks:
Mr. Speaker, I wish to second the nomination of Harold Van
Maanen of Marion County for the office of Speaker pro tempore.
I have served with Harold for eight years, and I don't know of a
more fair person who is always considerate of other people's
feelings. I can't think of anyone who is more dedicated and
deserving of the position of Speaker pro tempore.
Mr. Speaker, I move that the Chief Clerk be directed to cast the
votes of all the members of the House for the Honorable Harold
Van Maanen of Marion County for Speaker pro tempore.

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