House Journal: Page 703: Wednesday, March 17, 1999

Members of the group were: Stephanie Peterson, Sadie Hill, Abbie 

Lang, Melissa Hinners, Danielle Kenny, Kelsie McCain, Heather 
Stillman and Molly Hurleg. They were accompanied by Dennis and 
Jennifer Peterson.
Miss Shamrock, Catherine Nelson of Ruthven, was escorted into 
the chamber by Mertz of Kossuth, Garman of Story, Boddicker of 
Cedar, Frevert of Palo Alto and Fallon of Polk.
Presentation of Irish Dignitary
Frevert of Palo Alto presented to the House, Batt O'Keeffe T.D., a 
member of the Irish Parliament from Ballincollig, County Cork, 
Ireland. He received his education at St. Brendan's College, Cork, and 
is a Public Representative and Lecturer at Cork Regional Technical 
College. He has been lecturing to students at Iowa Lakes Community 
College to create an expanded awareness and sensitivity to diverse 
issues and other cultures. He was accompanied by his wife Mary 
O'Keeffe and is the honored guest of the Thirty-ninth Annual St. 
Patrick's Day Celebration in Emmetsburg.
Representative Frevert of Palo Alto escorted Mr. O'Keeffe to the 
Speaker's station where he addressed the House regarding political 
developments in Northern Ireland, and the Irish economy, showing 
appreciation for the direct investment by the United States.
The House rose and expressed its welcome.
The Honorable Delores Mertz, state representative from Kossuth 
County danced the traditional Irish jig before the House chamber and 
the Honorable Dan Boddicker, state representative from Cedar 
County, sang "Danny Boy".  
The House rose and expressed its appreciation.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
O'Brien of Boone introduced to the House a former clerk and 
doorman, Dwight Dugan.

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