House Journal: Page 798: Thursday, March 14, 2002
ST. PATRICK'S DAY OBSERVANCE
Prior to convening the Honorable Ed Fallon, state representative
from Polk County and his band performed Irish music in the House
chamber. The Honorable Dan Boddicker, state representative from
Cedar County performed "Danny Boy" accompanied by
Representative Fallon.
Frevert of Palo Alto presented to the House the Emmetsburg Little
Irish Dancers. The "Emmetsburg Irish Dancers" are a group of
elementary school girls who performed authentic Irish Dances.
Members of the group were: Kayla Bell, April Corley, Cortney Gappa,
Shelby Krause, Ashley Opheim, Bridget Rouse, Katelyn Schany and
Keri Zylstra.
PRESENTATION OF IRISH DIGNITARY
Frevert of Palo Alto presented to the House, Dan Neville, a
member of the Irish Parliament from Kiltannan, Croagh, County
Limerick, Ireland. Mr. Neville is a full-time public representative as
well as being a member of Limerick County since 1985, Mid-Western
Health Boards since 1991, and the General Council of County
Councils since 1991. He was accompanied by his wife, the former
Goretti O’Callaghan.
Representative Frevert escorted Representative Neville to the
Speaker’s station where he briefly addressed the House.
The House rose and expressed its welcome.
Connors of Polk presented the Irish flag as Brunkhorst of Bremer
and Mertz of Kossuth performed a tradition Irish jig.
The Honorable Willard Jenkins, state representative from Black
Hawk County and Chair of the International Relations committee,
presented Irish Dignitary, Dan Neville, with a gift.
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League of Women Voters of Iowa
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