Senator George Grover Wright View All Years

The members of this legislature have learned with profound sorrow of the death of Hon. George G. Wright, who departed this life on the 10th day of January in the year of our Lord, 1896 The exalted character, the long and distinguished services of the deceased, appropriately and pre-eminently demand the highest public recognition. No one of the illustrious men who have contributed to mold and fashion the destiny of this great state has left a deeper impress upon her noble institutions, or had a larger place in the affections and hearts of her people.

While his noble example will inspire other men and other generations to strive to emulate them, and to the performance of noble deeds for the benefit of mankind, his place can never be filled. As a jurist and judge of the Supreme Court of the State of Iowa, he has left in his written opinions volumes of law and authority that will remain an eloquent tribute and monument to his legal acumen, erudition and love of justice and equity, that will endure as long as this republic endures or Christian civilization exists and blesses mankind. Occupying this high position, in the meridian of life, or before his sun reached his zenith, the people of Iowa again manifested their appreciation of his transcendent ability and unswerving integrity, by bestowing upon him the highest position in state and national government that the commonwealth could confer, and his career as United States Senator eminently vindicated the wisdom of their preference and their choice.

Socially, and as a universal friend of the people in all the walks of life, with almost fraternal and paternal kindness, he won the hearts of acquaintances and associates; and in all the relations of life that cluster around the fireside and home, he embodied everything that makes the idolized husband and father.

Resolved, That we tender to the bereaved family of the departed statesman and jurist our sympathy and condolence; that these resolutions be spread upon the Journals of the Senate and House, and that enrolled copies of the same be sent to the widow of the deceased.

Resolved, That as a further manifestation of our great respect, that the Senate and House do now adjourn to participate in the last sad rites and ceremonials.

L A. ELLIS,

A. B. FUNK,

THOS. A. CHESHIRE,

S. G. HARPER,

JOHN EVERALL,

Senate Committee.

H. O. WEAVER,

W. S. ALLEN,

J. H. FUNK,

O. A. BYINGTON,

W. B. MARTIN,

House Committee.

Adopted unanimously by a rising vote.