House Journal: Page 1811: Wednesday, April 28, 1999

	Metcalf of Polk seconded the nomination of Representative Sukup 

as Speaker pro tempore of the House of Representatives, preceding 
her nomination with the following remarks:
Mr. Speaker, I wish to second the nomination of Steven E. Sukup of Franklin 
County for the office of Speaker pro tempore.
I am pleased to second this nomination. Steve brings an engineer's sense of orderly 
procedure to his legislative work. The process of doing the people's work here is one of 
his strengths. When I first came to the legislature John Connors was Speaker pro 
tempore, and I think he set a standard of dignity and fairness as Steve Sukup will 
continue to do. The Speaker pro tempore must not only command respect but also be 
respectful of this great institution. Steve Sukup has proven in his actions and 
demeanor as a state representative that this institution will be well served with him as 
Speaker pro tempore. Thank you.
Kreiman of Davis seconded the nomination of Representative 
Sukup, preceding his nomination with the following remarks:
Mr. Speaker, I wish to second the nomination of Steven E. Sukup of Franklin 
County for the office of Speaker pro tempore. It is indeed an honor to nominate my 
friend, Steve Sukup, for this position. As most of you know, Representative Sukup is in 
his fifth year in the House. During that time Steve has shown his leadership skills. He 
has shown skill in his professional life in legislative committees while floor managing 
and in floor managing controversial bills. Although I have not always agreed with 
Steve on the merits of various bills I have always respected his knowledge and his 
commitment to the people of this state. Steve will undertake the position of Speaker 
pro tempore with passion and commitment. He will work with members of both parties, 
House and Senate, and with our governor for the better good of Iowa. My parents who 
are dedicated Republicans live in Representative Sukup's district. They tell me that 
Steve represents his district well, and they appreciate his efforts. I agree with them. 
Mr. Speaker, I move that that the Chief Clerk be directed to cast the votes of all the 
members of the House of Representatives for the Honorable Steven E. Sukup of 
Franklin County for Speaker pro tempore.
In accordance with the foregoing motion, the Chief Clerk cast the 
votes of all the members of the House of Representatives for the 
Honorable Steven E. Sukup as Speaker pro tempore of the House of 
Representatives of the Seventy-eighth General Assembly. The 
Honorable Steven E. Sukup of Franklin County, having received all of 
the votes cast for the office of Speaker pro tempore of the House of 
Representatives of the Seventy-eighth General Assembly was 
declared duly elected to that office.
Larson of Linn moved that a committee of two be appointed to 
escort the Speaker pro tempore to the chair.

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