HR 111 (LSB 6071YH (2) 86)

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 111

BY  H. MILLER

A Resolution recognizing the Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award winner for 2016, Speaker of the House of Representatives Linda Upmeyer.

   WHEREAS, Herbert Hoover was both a visionary and dedicated public servant and through his tireless efforts millions of lives were saved in the years after World War I; and
   WHEREAS, to honor that spirit of public service the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association has created the Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award; and
   WHEREAS, the association annually presents the Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award to Iowa legislators who exemplify President Hoover’s humanitarian efforts and have gone above and beyond the call of duty to demonstrate uncommon service and commitment to the people of Iowa; and
   WHEREAS, in 2016, the association awarded the tenth annual Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award to Speaker of the House of Representatives Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake, Iowa; and
   WHEREAS, Speaker Upmeyer is committed to the constituents in her district and works for the best interests of those she represents; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives thanks the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association for the creation of the Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award and congratulates Speaker Upmeyer on receiving the 2016 award.