House Resolution 9 - Introduced

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  1  1                HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. ___
  1  2                 BY  TYMESON and HEDDENS
  1  3 A Resolution to recognize the Ames, Iowa, chapter of
  1  4    Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and Iowa artist David
  1  5    Rottinghaus for their work honoring Iowa's heroes
  1  6    in the war on terrorism.
  1  7    WHEREAS, the Iowa artist David Rottinghaus, working
  1  8 out of his studio near Nora Springs, Iowa, has created
  1  9 the painting "Honoring Iowa's Heroes"; and
  1 10    WHEREAS, the Ames chapter == Nu Lambda == of Beta
  1 11 Sigma Phi Sorority coordinated a statewide project
  1 12 "Honoring Iowa's Heroes in the War on Terrorism" to
  1 13 show that Americans truly do recognize the sacrifice
  1 14 of our soldiers and their families, especially the
  1 15 fallen; and
  1 16    WHEREAS, Beta Sigma Phi is a nonacademic sorority
  1 17 with 200,000 members in chapters around the world; and
  1 18    WHEREAS, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority was founded for
  1 19 the social, cultural, and civic enrichment of its
  1 20 members, Beta Sigma Phis have a long=standing history
  1 21 of helping others, with Beta Sigma Phi members working
  1 22 together during World War II to raise $22 million in
  1 23 war bonds; and
  1 24    WHEREAS, the Nu Lambda chapter of Ames, Iowa, with
  1 25 the help and support from other chapters across the
  1 26 state, offered recognition to Iowa heroes through
  1 27 events scheduled on November 26=27, 2004; and
  1 28    WHEREAS, the events honored the fallen and
  1 29 recognized those who have been injured in the
  1 30 conflict, those who served, and those who continue to
  2  1 serve for freedom and security worldwide; and
  2  2    WHEREAS, an original work of art depicting Iowa's
  2  3 role in the war on terrorism was unveiled and gifted
  2  4 to the state, and framed limited edition prints have
  2  5 been given to the families of the fallen; and
  2  6    WHEREAS, the event of November 26 brought together
  2  7 the families of the fallen, dignitaries, military,
  2  8 representatives of business and industry, sponsors,
  2  9 the media, and other caring Iowans in a nonpartisan
  2 10 celebration to honor Iowa heroes; and
  2 11    WHEREAS, these heroes and their families were also
  2 12 honored on November 27 at the Iowa State vs. Missouri
  2 13 football game with military flyovers and recognition
  2 14 at the game's halftime; NOW THEREFORE,
  2 15    BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
  2 16 That the House of Representatives recognizes both the
  2 17 Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and David Rottinghaus, for
  2 18 their outstanding efforts in making the statewide
  2 19 project "Honoring Iowa's Heroes in the War on
  2 20 Terrorism" a great success, and for demonstrating
  2 21 Iowa's commitment to honoring and supporting our
  2 22 soldiers who now stand in harm's way.
  2 23 LSB 1683HH 81
  2 24 jr:rj/sh/8