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WILLIAM HENRY CAMPBELL
MR. SPEAKER: Your committee, appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character and public service of the late Honorable William Henry Campbell, begs leave to submit the following memorial:
William Henry Campbell was born on a farm in Decatur County on March 25, 1861. He lived on this farm until the age of 25 when he moved to Grand River; however, he remained in partnership with his son and was engaged in general farming and breeding of purebred Hereford cattle.
He received his education in rural schools; raised three children, one daughter, who graduated from Grand River High School, and two sons, who were graduates from the Agricultural College at Ames. The older son lost his life in World War I.
Mr. Campbell served in the Forty-third General Assembly as a Republican representative from Decatur County.
He served in various township offices; was a member of the board of supervisors six years; president of the Farm Bureau two years; member of the Methodist Church, Masonic and Eastern Star Orders.
Mr. William Henry Campbell passed away on November 11, 1961, at the age of 100 years 7 months and 15 days. He was preceded in death by his daughter, two sons, and his wife.
Therefore, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Sixtieth General Assembly of Iowa: That in the passing of the Honorable William Henry Campbell the state has lost an honored citizen and a faithful and useful public servant, and the House by this resolution would express its appreciation of his service, and tender its sympathy to the members of his family.
Be It Further Resolved: That a copy of this resolution be spread upon the Journal of the House and that the Chief Clerk be directed to forward an enrolled copy to the family of the deceased.
LORNE R. WORTHINGTON,
CECIL V. LUTZ,
MARION D. SIGLIN,
Committee.