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CLYDE J. REX

CLYDE J. REX was born September 8, 1922 in Webster City, Iowa, the son of Clyde and Alice (Wilson) Rex. Clyde graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1941 and then enrolled in a two-year vocational agriculture course in Story City. After receiving his education, Clyde served in the U.S. Army.

Clyde farmed in the Ellsworth/Radcliffe area for thirty years. He served for nine years as a Hamilton County Supervisor. During that time he also served as the president of the Iowa District I County Officers Association. Prior to his retirement Clyde spent 11 years as a State Field Auditor.

Clyde was especially proud of his role in establishing Terrace Hill as the Iowa Governor’s Mansion.

In retirement Clyde enjoyed wintering in Apache Junction, Arizona. He also enjoyed golfing, playing cards, ballroom dancing, and observing nature on his daughter’s farm in Dallas County.

Clyde was a member of the Iowa Pioneer Lawmakers, Moose Lodge, Eagles Lodge, and the American Legion.

A Republican, Mr. Rex was a member of the Sixty-third and Sixty-fourth General Assemblies. (1969-1972)

Clyde J. Rex died on November 2, 2008 at the age of 86.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The House Of Representatives Of The Eighty-Third General Assembly Of Iowa, That in the passing of the Honorable Clyde J. Rex, 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.

DAVE DEYOE

MCKINLEY BAILEY

DAVID TJEPKES

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