Senate Resolution 113 - Introduced PAG LIN 1 1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 2 BY McKINLEY 1 3 A Resolution recognizing the Iowa State Guard 1 4 Association and honoring its efforts in providing 1 5 disaster relief. 1 6 WHEREAS, the Iowa State Guard Association, since 1 7 its inception in 2002, has supported the state of Iowa 1 8 emergency management services programs; and 1 9 WHEREAS, the Iowa State Guard Association has 1 10 demonstrated unstinting support for relief efforts and 1 11 other types of disaster services provided to the state 1 12 of Louisiana and its residents following the disaster 1 13 caused by Hurricane Katrina; and 1 14 WHEREAS, in recognition of their efforts, the 1 15 members of the Iowa State Guard Association were 1 16 awarded the Gold Presidential Volunteer Services Award 1 17 for 2005; and 1 18 WHEREAS, the Iowa State Guard Association remains 1 19 ready, willing, and able to perform these same 1 20 services in Iowa; and 1 21 WHEREAS, the Iowa State Guard Association has 1 22 reaffirmed its participation and support in providing 1 23 disaster relief in the state of Iowa and on behalf of 1 24 the state of Iowa; NOW THEREFORE, 1 25 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate 1 26 recognizes the efforts of the Iowa State Guard 1 27 Association in providing critical disaster relief 1 28 services and thanks the association and its members 1 29 for their ongoing efforts and sacrifice in providing 1 30 aid and comfort in the harshest of disasters. 2 1 LSB 6388SS 81 2 2 jr:nh/je/5 1