SR 101 (LSB 5718SS (6) 88)

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 101

BY  WHITVER and PETERSEN

A Resolution honoring and congratulating Janet Hawkins.

   WHEREAS, Janet Hawkins grew up on a family farm and lived in small towns in Iowa during her childhood; and
   WHEREAS, Janet attended Iowa State University, graduating with a degree in elementary education and special education; and
   WHEREAS, after several years of teaching, Janet accepted a position with the Iowa Legislative Service Bureau in 1992 as a proofreader, learning, literally, how a bill becomes a law; and
   WHEREAS, in 1993, Janet transitioned to working in the Iowa Code Office and the Administrative Code Office, learning what happens “after” a bill becomes a law; and
   WHEREAS, in 1999, Janet accepted a position as a member of the Senate staff, remaining for over twenty years, enjoying the many friendships she developed throughout the Capitol, diligently and painstakingly tracking and processing bills and amendments, and striving for excellence with the goal always to avoid delay and disruption in the legislative process; and
   WHEREAS, Janet will be missed not only for the enthusiasm, dedication, professionalism, thoroughness, expertise, reasoned judgment, and institutional knowledge she brought to her position, but for the way she approached her position, with modesty, integrity, sincerity, civility, patience, kindness, respect, and grace; and
   WHEREAS, as Janet goes on to enjoy volunteering, traveling, cheering for the Iowa State Cyclones, and spending more time with her family, including her husband John, and their children and families, Jill (Roger) Lutz residing in Iowa, Ryan (Anabel) Hawkins residing in Colorado, and Matt (Kelsey) Hawkins residing in Alabama, and most especially making memories with her grandchildren Juliana, Emily, Mathias, and Luciana, the impact she has made on the state of Iowa and the work of the Iowa General Assembly will endure; NOW THEREFORE, 

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That Janet Hawkins be publicly recognized for her years of service to the state of Iowa and the Iowa General Assembly, and congratulated on her retirement; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a formal copy of this Resolution be presented to Janet Hawkins, with the heartfelt thanks and good wishes of the Senate.