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LEO B. HANNA
Mr. Speaker: Your committee, appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character, and public service of the late Honorable Leo B. Hanna begs to submit the following Memorial:
Leo Hanna was born July 18, 1920 in Adams County near Corning. He was the son of Warren and Mabel (Albaugh) Hanna. He served in the U.S. Air Force in England during World War II. After his discharge he moved to Des Moines and was employed by the State Employment Office. He married LaVon Wunder in 1948. He moved to Havelock in 1954 and raised registered Hereford cattle. Mr. Hanna was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church, the American Legion and the V.F.W. He belonged to the Flying Farmers of America, having been an avid aviation enthusiast, flying private aircraft for over forty years.
Mr. Hanna, a republican, served two terms in the House of Representatives from 1949-1952.
Mr. Hanna passed away on October 8, 2001. He is survived by his wife LaVon of Havelock; a daughter, Debra Bridenbaug of Aurora, Illinois; a son, Dennis of Laurens; five grandchildren; two brothers, Keith of Claremore, Oklahoma and Robert of Laurens.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The House Of Representatives Of The Seventy-Ninth General Assembly Of Iowa, That in the passing of the Honorable Leo B. Hanna, 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.
EFFIE LEE BOGGESS
CECIL DOLECHECK
DICK WEIDMAN
Committee