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Senate honors retiring Sen. Tom Shipley with resolution and floor tributes
Summary
The Senate adopted Resolution 113 honoring Senator Tom Shipley for 12 years of service. Colleagues offered personal anecdotes and praise for his mentorship, agricultural advocacy and collegiality; Shipley responded with remarks about service and gratitude.
Senator Rosenboom read Senate Resolution 113 honoring Senator Tom Shipley for his years of public service in the Iowa Senate. The resolution recounted Shipley's election history, committee service and contributions to agriculture, rural schools, and other areas of statework; Rosenboom called it "my distinct honor to read this resolution."
Many senators took the floor to speak in praise and share personal memories — from mentorship and bipartisan partnership to Shipley's role on transportation and agricultural issues. Senator Shipley closed by reflecting on his time in the chamber and saying, "The truth is, just like everything else, I'm gonna miss the people." The Senate adopted the resolution by voice vote and members gathered to offer personal well-wishes.
