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FRANCIS THOMAS MCGILL
Mr. Speaker: Your committee, appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character, and public service of the late Honorable Francis Thomas (Frank) McGill begs leave to submit the following Memorial;
Frank McGill was born October 1, 1888 in Cleveland, Ohio and lived most of his life in Sioux County. He married Lona Norris in 1926, to which union one son and one daughter were born.
A 1916 graduate of the University of Iowa Law School, Mr. McGill practiced law in Fort Dodge, Iowa until 1917. During the war, he operated a Knights of Columbus service man’s canteen at Camp Dodge. After the war, he returned to Rock Valley to work in the bank and practice law, which he continued to do until his death. Frank McGill was mayor of Rock Valley for thirteen years and was the City Attorney for many years; he was a charter member of the Rotary Club; served on the school board; was trustee in St. Mary’s Catholic Church; president of the Community Oil board for 40 years; was a member of the Sioux County and Iowa Bar Associations; and was Honorable Grand Marshall of the Rock Valley Centennial parade.
A Democrat, Mr. McGill represented Sioux County during the Forty-sixth and Forty-sixth Extra General Assemblies.
Francis Thomas McGill died December 22, 1986. He is survived by his son, Thomas of Rock Valley, Iowa; his daughter, Mary Goin of Mitchell, South Dakota; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1976.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Seventy-second General Assembly of Iowa, That in the passing of the Honorable Frank McGill, 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.
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.
LEE PLASIER
TOM MILLER
KENNETH DE GROOT
Committee