RELEASE: Gov. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Reynolds release statements on passing of former Iowa Lt. Gov. Joy Corning

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Governor Terry E. Branstad « Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, May 21, 2017

Contact: Governor’s Office, 515-281-5211

 

Gov. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Reynolds release statements on passing of former Iowa Lt. Gov. Joy Corning

 

(DES MOINES) – Today, after hearing of former Iowa Lt. Gov. Joy Corning’s death, Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds released the following statements:

 

“I was saddened to hear today of Joy Corning’s passing.  Joy was a very dedicated mother and grandmother and an excellent role model.  Joy was a strong advocate for quality education and served as President of the Cedar Falls school board, before defeating an incumbent to serve in the Iowa State Senate.  I was impressed by her commitment to education and was proud to have selected her to be the first person to run for lt. governor after the Constitution was amended to have the governor and lt. governor elected as a team.  She was an outstanding, unflappable leader who treated everyone with the respect and dignity they deserved.  Joy’s three daughters and their families are in our family’s thoughts and prayers.”    –Gov. Terry Branstad

 

“Joy Corning was a tremendous mentor and role model for me personally, as well as so many other women.  I treasured the times we got together, and the guidance and encouragement she gave me.  We had both came from very similar backgrounds serving in local and state government before serving as lt. governor.  We also were both proud mothers to three daughters.  Family was always very important to Joy and I appreciated the example she set in having a professional career, while always putting her family first.  I’m going to miss Joy and the guidance she gave me.  The entire Corning family is in Kevin and I’s thoughts and prayers.”  –Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds 

 

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