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
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