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NORMAN JESSE
Mr. Speaker: Your committee, appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character, and public service of the late Honorable Norman Jesse begs to submit the following Memorial:
Norman Jesse was born on November 9, 1937, in Des Moines, son of James and Helen G. Jesse. He graduated from Des Moines Technical High, Iowa State University, and Drake University Law School.
A democrat, Mr. Jesse served six terms in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1969-1980. He served as Speaker Pro Tempore, Assistant Minority Leader, and Chair of the Judiciary Committee that rewrote the State’s Criminal Code and Juvenile Justice laws. He was Polk County’s development manager and had served in other county roles. He was a member of the American Bar Association, Iowa Civil Liberties Union, and the Polk County Mental Health Center Board. He was former assistant director of the Des Moines Pre-Trial Release Project and a partner in the Jesse, Johnston and Laterno Law Firm.
Mr. Jesse died May 28, 2000 at the age of 62. Survivors are his mother, Helen Jesse of Des Moines; and two brothers, Rollin of Des Moines and Glen of Mitchellville.
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 Norman Jesse, 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.
GERI HUSER
JOHN CONNORS
LIBBY JACOBS
Committee