SR 120 (LSB 6940SV (4) 91)

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 120

BY  COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION

A Resolution honoring Senator Bill Dotzler for his service in the Iowa General Assembly.

   WHEREAS, Senator Bill Dotzler was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1996, and after three terms he was elected to the Senate in 2002; and
   WHEREAS, Senator Dotzler has represented Waterloo throughout his career, serving as a passionate and dedicated voice for the Cedar Valley at the Statehouse, and with his decades of service as a machine operator with John Deere, labor leader, and intelligence officer for the United States Army, has brought significant expertise on labor, workforce, and economic development matters to the Senate; and
   WHEREAS, during his time in the Senate, Senator Dotzler has been a champion for the rights of workers to organize, receive high-quality education and training, be treated fairly by their employers, and make a good living, as well as historic preservation, robust economic development that benefits all Iowans, support for Iowa’s veterans, development of the Newton Raceway as a premier NASCAR destination, support for a strong, vital relationship between Iowa and Taiwan, and his alma mater, the University of Northern Iowa, and is always prepared to engage in floor debate on any subject with a colorful and poignant story; and
   WHEREAS, during his Senate tenure, Senator Dotzler has served on the Agriculture, Appropriations, Economic Growth (vice chair), Government Oversight, Human Resources, Labor and Business Relations, Natural Resources and Environment, Technology, Veterans Affairs (ranking member), Ways and Means, and Workforce committees; the Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee (chair); the Professional Employer Organization Review Committee, the Medical Malpractice Study Committee, the Skilled Worker Shortage Study Committee, the International Relations Committee, the Tax Expenditure Committee, the Cannabidiol Implementation Study Committee, the Iowa Rivers and Waterways Study Committee, the Iowa Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund Study Committee, the Industrial Hemp Program Study Committee, the Public Retirement Systems Committee, and the Legislative Council; the Iowa Workforce Development Board, the Grow Iowa Values Board, the Information Technology Council, the Commission on Aging, the Iowa Innovation Council, the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement Governing Board, the Enhance Iowa Board, the Future Ready Iowa Alliance, the Iowa Capital Investment Board, the Governor’s Housing Task Force, the Small Business Development Council, the Governor’s Future Ready Iowa Task Force, the Private Industry Council, the Center for Business Growth and Innovation Advisory Committee, and the Iowa Waste Reduction Center Advisory Board; and
   WHEREAS, Senator Dotzler has further demonstrated his commitment to civic engagement through his involvement with the Iowa Institute for Public Leadership Board, the 21st Century Workforce Council, the Institute for Decision Making Advisory Council at the University of Northern Iowa, the Waterloo Nursing Association Board of Directors, the Friends of Hartman Reserve Nature Center, the Cedar Trails Partnership, the Black Hawk Leadership Board of Directors, the Area 7 Regional Workforce Advisory Board, the Friends of the Gilbertville Depot Board, the Visiting Nursing Association, the Black Hawk Gaming Commission, AMVETS Post 31, and American Legion Post 138; his many years of riding in RAGBRAI; and by earning the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award, the Governor’s Special Recognition Award, the Governor’s Lifesaving Award, and the International Citation Award for workforce development; and
   WHEREAS, Senator Dotzler is dedicated to his family, including his daughter Mikki and grandson Dylan, his Ma, Virginia, and his nephew and former clerk Chris; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate honors Senator Bill Dotzler for his 30 years of public service to the people of Iowa and wishes him all the best in a relaxing retirement by the Cedar River.