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Senate honors Sherrilyn Westrich in lengthy farewell; colleagues recall music, mechanics and public service
Summary
Senators paid tribute to Sherrilyn Westrich with anecdotes about her music career, mechanical work and legislative service; SR 115 honoring her was adopted and Westrich delivered a wide-ranging retirement speech.
The Senate adopted SR 115 honoring Senator Sherrilyn Westrich’s service. Senators from both sides of the chamber offered personal anecdotes and praise: Senator Dawson said he was ‘‘honored to run the resolution for Senator Westrich,’’ noting her election history and legislative focus; Senator McClintock called her a ‘‘character’’ and recounted shared early experiences; Senator Busignano and others recalled touring and music-industry anecdotes. Several speakers emphasized Westrich’s willingness to take on difficult bills and her dedication to victims’ rights and public safety.
The resolution was moved and adopted by voice vote. Senator Westrich then delivered her remarks, thanking colleagues, staff and family, and describing how she came to Iowa and to public office. She cited judicial and criminal-justice work, school-choice and child-protection bills she supported, and personal reasons for retiring, including family caregiving priorities. Colleagues closed the remarks with personal gifts, laughter and, at times, song. The Senate recessed after final business and adjourned until the next scheduled session.
What happens next: The resolution is a nonbinding expression of thanks and appreciation; it does not create new policy but marks the senator’s departure from the chamber.
