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House Journal: Page 670: Tuesday, March 18, 1997

I was necessarily absent from the House chamber on March 17,
1997. Had I been present, I would have voted "aye" on House
Files 218, 368 and 371.
EDDIE of Buena Vista

BILLS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR

A communication was received from the Governor announcing that
on March 18, 1997, he approved and transmitted to the Secretary
of State the following bills:
House File 373, an act to legalize certain unified law
enforcement district tax levies and providing an effective date.
Senate File 59, an act relating to the disposition of emergency
medical care provider certification fees.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Prior to convening, Frevert of Palo Alto presented to the House,
Irish dancers who are sponsored by the St. Pat's Association and
directed by Kelly Vanoosbree. The dancers are students from West
Bend-Mallard, Emmetsburg Middle School and Emmetsburg Catholic
School. Their names are: Amanda Brown, Laura Fog, Melissa
Hinners, Abbie Lang, Valerie Mattice, Stephanie Peterson, Brie
Ann Reedy, and Denise Stafford. The group performed authentic
Irish dances.
The House rose and expressed its appreciation.
Presentation of Irish Dignitary
Frevert of Palo Alto presented to the House, Colm Hilliard,
T.D., member of the Irish Parliament. He is from Kilmessan,
Navan, County Meath, Ireland. Mr. Hilliard is assistant Chief
Whip, Vice Chairperson of the Oireachtas (congress) Joint
Services Committee, Associate Member of the British Irish
Inter-Parliamentary Body and member of the Oireachtas Small
Business Committee.
Chiodo of Polk presented to the House, Mac John Daggy who has
accumulated 102 varsity career victories and had a 38-0 senior
season in winning the 3A State Championship as a heavyweight for
Dowling High School.
PRESENTATION OF VISITORS
The Speaker announced that the following visitors were present
in the House chamber:

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Index: House Journal (77th General Assembly: Session 1)

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