House Resolution 113 - Introduced
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 113
BY KAUFMANN
1 A Resolution recognizing the Hoover Uncommon Public
2 Service Award winner for 2024, Representative Ako
3 Abdul-Samad.
4 WHEREAS, Herbert Hoover was both a visionary and
5 dedicated public servant and through his tireless
6 efforts millions of lives were saved in the years after
7 World War I; and
8 WHEREAS, to honor that spirit of public service the
9 Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association has
10 created the Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award; and
11 WHEREAS, the association annually presents
12 the Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award to Iowa
13 legislators who exemplify President Hoover’s
14 humanitarian efforts and have gone above and beyond
15 the call of duty to demonstrate uncommon service and
16 commitment to the people of Iowa; and
17 WHEREAS, in 2024, the association awarded the
18 18th annual Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award to
19 Representative Ako Abdul-Samad of Des Moines, Iowa; and
20 WHEREAS, Representative Abdul-Samad has continually
21 shown his commitment to the principles of the Hoover
22 legacy by working tirelessly for the betterment of his
23 community and the people of Iowa; and
24 WHEREAS, Representative Abdul-Samad has selflessly
25 pursued prosperity and freedom for all Iowans; and
26 WHEREAS, Representative Abdul-Samad’s dedication to
27 public service, integrity, and excellence in community
28 leadership has made him an inspiration to the people of
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1 Iowa; NOW THEREFORE,
2 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That
3 the House of Representatives expresses its gratitude
4 to the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association
5 for the creation of the Hoover Uncommon Public Service
6 Award and congratulates Representative Ako Abdul-Samad
7 on receiving the 2024 award.
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