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House Journal: Page 1765: Tuesday, April 29, 1997

substantial new funding ranging from building additional beds at
Eldora to providing additional money for preventive programs for
our delinquent juveniles.
And we made sure that our regents institutions maintain their
highly regarded academic image by embarking upon a major capital
improvement program at each of the institutions. The list goes
on and on, and I know that when we leave here, all of us -
Democrats and Republicans - will be talking about the many good
things that we did. I think that the legacy of this session will
be realized several months from now as this state reaps the
benefits of a reduced tax burden and the creation of many new
jobs as a result of our actions this year.
I am confident that the actions we have taken this year will
result in higher wages for our workers, more jobs for our
citizens, and a better future for our children. All in all, a
very productive legislative session for the people of Iowa.
As we go home tonight, I am sure that I cannot thank everyone
that needs to be thanked, but I will try. Thanks to everyone who
makes this place run - from the doormen to the phone operators,
to the people in the Fiscal Bureau, the Service Bureau, the post
office, and, of course, the Pages. This place wouldn't be as
pleasant to work in without your help. Special thanks go to our
caucus staffs. I won't name all of the members of the Republican
caucus staff, but suffice it to say, you make a huge difference
to the future of Iowa by making sure we have the proper and
necessary information. Thanks again!
Liz, Alyce, Gayle and Jeff, thank you for helping me run this
place as smoothly as I think it was run this year. To the
members of the lobby whom I have been avoiding the last several
days, thanks once again. You have proven that Iowa is a unique,
honest and upstanding state to watch the political process. I
have found every one of you to be honest, competent and full of
integrity. The information you provide us allows us to make the
best decisions for the people of Iowa. While nationally,
lobbyist seems to be a bad word, in this chamber, we recognize
you as people necessary in the legislative process.
To the members of the press, as always, thank you for your
coverage of this body. I have always found the reporting to be
fair, even handed, and enlightening. I have tried to be honest
with you, and I have appreciated the respect you have shown me.
You always report the facts; however, on certain days, I wonder
about some of the columns you write.
To Representative Schrader, may the roads be circular without
bumps, and the minority caucus, thank you. We had disagreements,
but by and large, we worked in a very cooperative manner and it
made this session more pleasant. To House Republicans and the
leadership team, thank you. We did it together and we have much
to be proud of.
Susan, Becky and Sarah - what more can I say that I haven't said
before. You guys run the place and I try not to screw it up. And
finally, Mr. Speaker, thank you for all your hard work in what
could have been a stressful relationship because of perceived
future political plans. We worked hand-in-hand and got the job
done.
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time to go home. Working together,
we have made a difference. It hasn't been easy but we got it
done. The stress and pressure of the session is about to be
released. As Jimmy Buffet, my favorite writer, who I am going to
see in concert this weekend, said in a recent song - "What's the
remedy? We are not talking about rocket science. The answer to
your question's very plain to see. You need a holiday. Take a
holiday."

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