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CARROLL JOHNSON

Mr. Speaker: Your committee, appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character, and public service of the late Honorable Carroll Johnson begs to submit the following Memorial:

Carroll Johnson was born September 18, 1913, son of J.H. and Pearl Eastburn Johnson. He attended the University of Chicago and was admitted to the Iowa bar in 1936. He married Edna Stone of Bussey, Iowa in 1940. After serving three terms in the Iowa legislature, he joined the FBI during World War II. He returned to Knoxville to practice law with his father, and dedicated over 50 years to his profession. He was a member of the Iowa Bar Association and served four years on the board of Governors.

He was actively involved in community service, receiving the 1977 Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award. He served in numerous capacities for 60 years in the United Methodist Church, was past president and 50 year member of the Rotary Club and host for a Rotary exchange student. He was a leader in Boy Scout activities, encouraging both of his sons to become Eagle Scouts. He served on the Board of Directors of Community National/Benton Bank and the Knoxville Library Board for many years. He was actively involved in the Republican Party, serving as County Chairman for several years. He was a member of the Phi Delta Phi, I.O.O.F., Masons, and Lions Club.

A Republican, Mr. Johnson was a member of the Forty-eighth, Forty-ninth, Fiftieth and Fiftieth Extra General Assemblies.

Carroll Johnson died April 13, 2001 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife, Edna; daughter, Janet Nelson of West Des Moines; two sons, Joseph Johnson (Kristin) of Leawood, Kansas and David Johnson (Peggy) of Knoxville; six grandchildren, and brother, Milton Johnson of Pompton Plains, New Jersey.

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Eightieth General Assembly of Iowa, That in the passing of the Honorable Carroll Johnson, 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.

JIM VAN ENGELENHOVEN

RICHARD ARNOLD

MARK DAVITT

Committee