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FRED “LEE” GALLUP

Mr. Speaker: Your committee, appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character, and public service of the late Honorable Fred “Lee” Gallup begs leave to submit the following Memorial:

Fred “Lee” Gallup was born on August 25, 1896, in Liberty Township, Jefferson County, Iowa. He was a graduate of Birmingham High School and attended Iowa State College. He married Helen Pearson in 1918, Jessie Hoffman in 1925, Larue Frieberg in 1983, all of whom preceeded him in death. Mr. Gallup has two daughters and one son.

He was a lifetime resident of Jefferson County where he was engaged in farming. He was well known for his favorite hobby carpentry. He served as Farm Bureau Secretary, Libertyville Township Trustee, school director, and Libertyville town mayor. He was also a member of the Methodist Church and K. of P. Mr. Gallup served as a State Representative from Jefferson County for three terms.

Mr. Gallup was a member of the Republican Party, and represented Jefferson County during the Fifty-third, Fifty-fourth, and Fifty-fifth General Assemblies.

He died on October 7, 1995, at the Parkview Care Center, Fairfield, Iowa. He is survived by his daughters Helen Fulton, Fairfield, Iowa; Norma Boslough, Broomfield, Colorado; his son Elden Gallup, Ottumwa, Iowa; seven grandchildren; ten-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Kinney and Stella Gallup and his brother Howard.

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Seventy-seventh General Assembly of Iowa, That in the passing of the Honorable Frank “Lee” Gallup, 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.

SANDRA GREINER

DAVID HEATON

REBECCA REYNOLDS-KNIGHT

Committee