House Resolution 43 PAG LIN 1 1 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. ___ 1 2 BY FOEGE, LENSING, MASCHER, and MYERS 1 3 A Resolution marking the restoration of the dome, 1 4 cupola, and bell of the Old Capitol building in Iowa 1 5 City and honoring the contractors, artisans, skilled 1 6 workers, and the many individuals contributing to the 1 7 effort to complete the restoration. 1 8 WHEREAS, the Old Capitol building has served as a 1 9 symbol of pride and excellence for the University of 1 10 Iowa, Iowa City, and the State of Iowa for more than 1 11 160 years and is listed in the National Register of 1 12 Historic Places; and 1 13 WHEREAS, the tragic destruction of the dome, 1 14 cupola, and bell of the Old Capitol in November 2001, 1 15 was felt in the hearts of citizens across Iowa who 1 16 called for the immediate restoration of the landmark; 1 17 and 1 18 WHEREAS, the restoration has replenished the cupola 1 19 and provided a new dome and bell to once again ring in 1 20 the start of classes for university students; and 1 21 WHEREAS, this continuing restoration of the Old 1 22 Capitol requires the recognition of those contractors, 1 23 artisans, skilled persons employed thereby, and the 1 24 multitude of individuals whose dedication and 1 25 considerable efforts have brought back the heart and 1 26 soul of the University of Iowa; and 1 27 WHEREAS, the complete restoration of the dome, 1 28 cupola, and bell tower of the Old Capitol building is 1 29 expected to be completed by May 2003; NOW THEREFORE, 1 30 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 2 1 That the House of Representatives proudly marks the 2 2 celebrated restoration of the dome, cupola, and bell 2 3 at the Old Capitol in Iowa City; and 2 4 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That, upon adoption, the 2 5 Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives shall 2 6 prepare an official copy of this Resolution for 2 7 presentation to the Honorable Ernie Lehman, Mayor of 2 8 Iowa City, and the Honorable Dr. David Skorton, 2 9 President of the University of Iowa. 2 10 LSB 2904HH 80 2 11 kk/pj/5