[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 11 (Thursday, January 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING FORMER IOWA STATE REPRESENTATIVE ED SKINNER

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 22, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
former Iowa State Representative Ed Skinner who passed away on January 
12, 2015 in Des Moines at the age of 78.
  Mr. Skinner served the people of Iowa and Polk County as State 
Representative from 1968-1972 and spent many years as the Altoona and 
Pleasant Hill city attorney. During his time in the legislature, Ed was 
instrumental in the creation of one of Des Moines' biggest tourist 
attractions, Living History Farms.
  Throughout his life Ed demonstrated a constant and legendary 
commitment of service to his family, community, state, and nation. He 
graciously volunteered his time to a number of organizations including 
the Altoona Lions, the Altoona Chamber of Commerce, and The Iowa 
Democratic Party, which recognized Ed with their Outstanding Supporter 
Award in 2013.
  ``He has been a strong advocate for eastern Polk County and has 
helped mentor generations of Democratic leaders throughout his life,'' 
the party said in a news release at the time.
  Mr. Skinner was dedicated to mentoring and helping generations of 
leaders in Iowa and our nation because he believed in, and lived his 
life, serving others and working tirelessly for what he believed in.
  It was a great honour to have known Ed and worked with him. I know 
that my colleagues in the House join me in honoring the accomplished 
life of Ed Skinner and offer our thoughts and prayers to his family and 
friends.

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