House Journal: Page 590: Thursday, March 13, 1997

Second Place _ Josiah Ditzler, Washington Township Elementary
School, Kalona, for his essay on Mae C. Jemison who was accepted
into the NASA program, and as a science mission specialist was
the first African-American woman to go into space.
Third Place _ Alison Henderson, Kirn Junior High School, Council
Bluffs, for her essay on Jeanne Burns who taught science for 19
years and advises, and works with many extracurricular
activities.
BILLS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR
A communication was received from the Governor announcing that
on March 13, 1997, he approved and transmitted to the Secretary
of State the following bills:
House File 125, an act appropriating federal block grant funds
and amending appropriations from the general fund of the state
to the Department of Human Services for the state fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1996, and providing an effective date.
Senate File 160, an act relating to funds held by life insurance
companies and providing an effective date.
PRESENTATION OF VISITORS
The Speaker announced that the following visitors were present
in the House chamber:
The 4-H County Council from Jackson County, accompanied by Wanda
Cornelius, wife of the former Representative Jerry Cornelius. 
By Osterhaus of Jackson.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
MR. SPEAKER: The Chief Clerk of the House respectfully reports
that certificates of recognition have been issued as follows.
ELIZABETH A. ISAACSON
Chief Clerk of the House
1997\229	John Herman Solomon, Sioux City - For celebrating his
96th birthday.
1997\230	David Mead, Storm Lake - For attaining the rank of
Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America.
1997\231	Arlene Hopkins, Camanche - For celebrating her 85th
birthday.
1997\232	Doris and Roman Jungen, Clinton - For celebrating their
50th wedding anniversary.
1997\233	Lois and Jim Birely, Camanche - For celebrating their
50th wedding anniversary.

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