HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 60

BY  MURPHY

A Resolution to recognize a quarter century of legislative service by Sergeant-at-Arms Maynard Boatwright.

   WHEREAS, after over 24 years of service to the House of Representatives, Sergeant-at-Arms Maynard Boatwright has now announced his retirement; and
   WHEREAS, 2011 marks the end of a working career that spans almost seven decades, beginning with his service in World War II and now concluding as the Sergeant-at-Arms for the House of Representatives; and
   WHEREAS, as a lifelong “East-sider”, Mr. Boatwright first gained fame as a star athlete at Des Moines’ East High School in the early 1940s; and
   WHEREAS, following his service in World War II, Mr. Boatwright’s athletic prowess made him a natural recruit for the Des Moines Fire Department; and
   WHEREAS, following decades of service to the people of Des Moines, at a time when most men retire and relax, Mr. Boatwright began his second career in 1988 as assistant Sergeant-at-Arms with the House of Representatives; and
   WHEREAS, 19 years later in 2007, his diligence and hard work was fully recognized when Mr. Boatwright was named Sergeant-at-Arms for the House of Representatives; and
   WHEREAS, in recognition of his years of service, Mr. Boatwright has been invited and has joined the Pioneer Lawmakers; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives expresses its appreciation and thanks to Maynard Boatwright for his decades of service to the House and wishes him and his wife Barbara much happiness in the years to come.