Senate Resolution 120 - Introduced SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 120 BY COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION A Resolution honoring Senator Bill Dotzler for his 1 service in the Iowa General Assembly. 2 WHEREAS, Senator Bill Dotzler was first elected to 3 the House of Representatives in 1996, and after three 4 terms he was elected to the Senate in 2002; and 5 WHEREAS, Senator Dotzler has represented Waterloo 6 throughout his career, serving as a passionate and 7 dedicated voice for the Cedar Valley at the Statehouse, 8 and with his decades of service as a machine operator 9 with John Deere, labor leader, and intelligence officer 10 for the United States Army, has brought significant 11 expertise on labor, workforce, and economic development 12 matters to the Senate; and 13 WHEREAS, during his time in the Senate, Senator 14 Dotzler has been a champion for the rights of workers 15 to organize, receive high-quality education and 16 training, be treated fairly by their employers, and 17 make a good living, as well as historic preservation, 18 robust economic development that benefits all Iowans, 19 support for Iowa’s veterans, development of the Newton 20 Raceway as a premier NASCAR destination, support for 21 a strong, vital relationship between Iowa and Taiwan, 22 and his alma mater, the University of Northern Iowa, 23 and is always prepared to engage in floor debate on any 24 subject with a colorful and poignant story; and 25 WHEREAS, during his Senate tenure, Senator Dotzler 26 has served on the Agriculture, Appropriations, Economic 27 Growth (vice chair), Government Oversight, Human 28 -1- LSB 6940SV (4) 91 je/jm/mb 1/ 3

S.R. 120 Resources, Labor and Business Relations, Natural 1 Resources and Environment, Technology, Veterans 2 Affairs (ranking member), Ways and Means, and Workforce 3 committees; the Economic Development Appropriations 4 Subcommittee (chair); the Professional Employer 5 Organization Review Committee, the Medical Malpractice 6 Study Committee, the Skilled Worker Shortage Study 7 Committee, the International Relations Committee, 8 the Tax Expenditure Committee, the Cannabidiol 9 Implementation Study Committee, the Iowa Rivers and 10 Waterways Study Committee, the Iowa Skilled Worker 11 and Job Creation Fund Study Committee, the Industrial 12 Hemp Program Study Committee, the Public Retirement 13 Systems Committee, and the Legislative Council; 14 the Iowa Workforce Development Board, the Grow Iowa 15 Values Board, the Information Technology Council, the 16 Commission on Aging, the Iowa Innovation Council, the 17 Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement Governing 18 Board, the Enhance Iowa Board, the Future Ready Iowa 19 Alliance, the Iowa Capital Investment Board, the 20 Governor’s Housing Task Force, the Small Business 21 Development Council, the Governor’s Future Ready Iowa 22 Task Force, the Private Industry Council, the Center 23 for Business Growth and Innovation Advisory Committee, 24 and the Iowa Waste Reduction Center Advisory Board; and 25 WHEREAS, Senator Dotzler has further demonstrated 26 his commitment to civic engagement through his 27 involvement with the Iowa Institute for Public 28 Leadership Board, the 21st Century Workforce Council, 29 the Institute for Decision Making Advisory Council at 30 -2- LSB 6940SV (4) 91 je/jm/mb 2/ 3

S.R. 120 the University of Northern Iowa, the Waterloo Nursing 1 Association Board of Directors, the Friends of Hartman 2 Reserve Nature Center, the Cedar Trails Partnership, 3 the Black Hawk Leadership Board of Directors, the Area 4 7 Regional Workforce Advisory Board, the Friends of 5 the Gilbertville Depot Board, the Visiting Nursing 6 Association, the Black Hawk Gaming Commission, AMVETS 7 Post 31, and American Legion Post 138; his many years 8 of riding in RAGBRAI; and by earning the Governor’s 9 Volunteer Service Award, the Governor’s Special 10 Recognition Award, the Governor’s Lifesaving Award, 11 and the International Citation Award for workforce 12 development; and 13 WHEREAS, Senator Dotzler is dedicated to his family, 14 including his daughter Mikki and grandson Dylan, 15 his Ma, Virginia, and his nephew and former clerk 16 Chris; NOW THEREFORE, 17 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate honors 18 Senator Bill Dotzler for his 30 years of public service 19 to the people of Iowa and wishes him all the best in a 20 relaxing retirement by the Cedar River. 21 -3- LSB 6940SV (4) 91 je/jm/mb 3/ 3