SR 123 (LSB 6264SV (2) 89)

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 123

BY  COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION

A Resolution honoring Senator Roby Smith for his service in the Iowa Senate.

   WHEREAS, Senator Roby Smith was first elected to the Iowa Senate in November 2010 to serve Senate district 41 and has proudly served Senate district 47 since 2013; and
   WHEREAS, Senator Smith earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a minor in communications and brought valuable experience in small business ownership to the Senate; and
   WHEREAS, Senator Smith has served on numerous legislative committees during his time in the Senate, including the Commerce, Rules and Administration, State Government (Chairperson), Ways and Means, and Local Government (Ranking Member) standing committees, the Tax Expenditure Committee of the legislative council, and the State Government Efficiency Review Committee (Co-Chairperson); and
   WHEREAS, Senator Smith has also served on the Statewide Fire and Police Retirement System Board of Trustees; and
   WHEREAS, during his tenure in the Senate, Senator Smith has worked tirelessly to reform elections in Iowa, lessen the burdens of professional licensure and regulation on Iowans, and increase the efficiency of the operations of the boards, commissions, and departments of the state; and
   WHEREAS, despite his numerous legislative commitments, Senator Smith has remained active in his community, including by serving on the Scott Community College Foundation Board and as an instructor for Junior Achievement of the Heartland; NOW THEREFORE,

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