SR 2 (LSB 2250SS (3) 90)

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2

BY  JOCHUM, ALONS, BENNETT, BISIGNANO, BOULTON, BOUSSELOT, BROWN, CELSI, COSTELLO, COURNOYER, DAWSON, DE WITT, DICKEY, DONAHUE, DOTZLER, DRISCOLL, EDLER, EVANS, GARRETT, GIDDENS, GREEN, GRUENHAGEN, GUTH, KLIMESH, KNOX, KOELKER, KRAAYENBRINK, LOFGREN, McCLINTOCK, PETERSEN, QUIRMBACH, REICHMAN, ROWLEY, ROZENBOOM, SALMON, SCHULTZ, SHIPLEY, SINCLAIR, SWEENEY, J. TAYLOR, T. TAYLOR, TRONE GARRIOTT, WAHLS, WEBSTER, WEINER, WESTRICH, WHITVER, WINCKLER, ZAUN, and ZUMBACH

A Resolution honoring and congratulating Joan Arnett for her dedicated service to the Iowa General Assembly and the State of Iowa.

   WHEREAS, Joan (Joni) Arnett was born in Des Moines to Max and Maxine Judkins, who instilled in their two children a love for learning, the virtues of kindness, compassion, hard work, and perseverance, and the importance of helping anyone who might need it; and
   WHEREAS, Joni began her career as an Iowa Capitol tour guide on January 23, 1976, and for the past 25 years has been the supervisor of the Iowa Capitol tour guides; and
   WHEREAS, Joni’s deep appreciation for and knowledge of the history of the Iowa Capitol and the stories of all of the people who played a part in its planning, construction, adornment, restoration, and maintenance will be missed beyond measure; and
   WHEREAS, throughout her career, Joni has been the consummate colleague, supporting legislators, staff, and visitors, and stepping in whenever needed to lend a helping hand; and
   WHEREAS, Joni has become a friend to many, and her love of the Iowa Capitol and her desire to make everyone feel welcome shines through to anyone who has been lucky enough to spend time with her during her career; and
   WHEREAS, Joni leaves the Legislative Services Agency to engage in new adventures, including traveling and spending more time with her family, including her daughter Addison, sons Max and J.D., and her much beloved granddaughter, Lola, who has politely requested that Joni bring her a new toy when she visits next week; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That Joan Arnett be publicly recognized for her many years of dedicated service to the state of Iowa, the Iowa General Assembly, and the Legislative Services Agency, and congratulated on her retirement; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a formal copy of this resolution be presented to Joan Arnett, with the sincere appreciation and best wishes of the Senate.