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Memorial to the Honorable Herbert B. Hough of Fayette County
MR. SPEAKER: Your committee, appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character and public service of the late Honorable Herbert B. Hough, begs leave to submit the following memorial:
WHEREAS, It has come to the attention of the Fifty-third General Assembly that a former member of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Herbert B. Hough, passed away in his home town, Oelwein, Iowa, on February 26, 1947; and,
WHEREAS, The late Mr. Hough served his town and county in numerous public offices, and as a member of the House of Representatives in an efficient and creditable manner; and,
WHEREAS, He was highly regarded as a foremost leader of the Democratic party in his town, his county and the state of Iowa in the promotion of good government; and,
WHEREAS, He possessed in an abundant measure the factors of charity, kindliness, neighborliness and genuine consideration of his fellow men.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the members of the House of Representatives of Iowa, in regular session assembled on this 30th day of March, 1949, do hereby acknowledge and appreciate the service he has rendered as a public officer in his town, his county and the state of Iowa and are mindful of his splendid contribution to society.
Be It Further Resolved: That this resolution be spread upon the record of the House Journal of this date and that the members of the House of Representatives of the Fifty-third General Assembly extend their deep sympathy and condolence to his bereaved family and that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to his widow.
ELMER PIEPER,
EDWARD A. BURLINGAME, JR.,
J. C. DAVIS,
Committee.