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House recognizes passing of former Rep. Beverly Nelson Clemens; pauses for tribute
Summary
Representative Barker paused House business to recognize the passing of former state Representative Dr. Beverly Nelson Clemens, citing her leadership in nursing, education and local civic life; the House approved adjournment afterward.
During a point of personal privilege, Representative Barker asked the House to pause to recognize the passing of former state Representative Dr. Beverly Nelson Clemens. Barker said Clemens held degrees from the state's three regent universities, was a national leader in nursing and education, was a community leader in Marshalltown, served as a state representative for District 64, and was the first woman to join the Marshalltown Rotary.
Barker described Clemens as a trailblazer who advanced nursing and education and who served the Marshalltown community. The House acknowledged the remarks, and the presiding officer called for a voice vote; the ayes were recorded and the chair declared the ayes have it. The House then adjourned.
The transcript records the memorial remarks and the subsequent adjournment by voice vote; it does not record a formal moment of silence, a written resolution, or further legislative action connected to the memorial in the captured remarks.
