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J. NEAL PIERCE
MR. SPEAKER: Your committee, appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character, and public service of the late Honorable J. Neal Pierce begs leave to submit the following Memorial:
J. Neal Pierce was born on June 18, 1914 in Lucas County, Iowa. He graduated from Russell High School in 1932. He was married to Hazel Price, and they had three children. He was engaged in a farming operation until his election to the House in 1957.
He was a member of Russell School Board, served on the Russell City Council and was Mayor of Russell for several years.
He was a member of the Republican Party, and represented Lucas County from 1958 to 1965. He then served as Deputy Secretary of State for two years.
He died on June 21, 1995. He is survived by his three children, Mary Ann LeMar of Norwalk; Roger Pierce of Russell; and Steve Pierce of West Des Moines; one sister, Inez DeBok of Chariton; one brother, Everett Pierce of Chariton; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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 J. Neal Pierce, 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.
RICHARD ARNOLD
CECIL DOLECHECK
DAVID SCHRADER
Committee