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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 112

BY  COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION

A Resolution honoring Senator Jim Carlin for his service in the Iowa Senate.

   WHEREAS, Senator Jim Carlin was first elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 2016 and to the Iowa Senate in 2017 representing District 3, which covers portions of Plymouth and Woodbury counties; and
   WHEREAS, through his service with the United States Army and over 20 years’ work as a trial attorney, Senator Carlin brought an extensive legal background and knowledge of veterans issues to the Senate; and
   WHEREAS, during his time in the Senate, Senator Carlin has fought for fiscal responsibility, tax reform, and restraints on government, and defended the rights and freedom of Iowans; and
   WHEREAS, during his Senate tenure, Senator Carlin has served on the Education, Ethics (Vice Chairperson), Human Resources, Labor and Business Relations, Natural Resources and Environment, State Government, Transportation, Veterans Affairs (Chairperson), and Ways and Means standing committees; the Education (Vice Chairperson) and Justice System (Vice Chairperson) appropriations subcommittees; the Administrative Rules Review Committee; the Child Care Advisory Committee, Commercial Air Service Retention and Expansion Committee, Family Development and Self-Sufficiency Council, and Statewide Fire and Police Retirement System Board of Trustees; and
   WHEREAS, Senator Carlin has further demonstrated his commitment to civic engagement through his involvement with the Giving Exchange, Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Businesses, National Rifle Association, American Legion, Iowa’s Family Leader, Morningside Assembly of God Church, Dismas Charities, Upward Sports, and Morningside College Mustangs; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Iowa Senate honors Senator Jim Carlin for his five years of public service in the Iowa Senate and wishes him all the best in the years to come.