SIOUX CITY, IA, November 12, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present George Frank Madsen with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Madsen, with many years' experience in his professional work, has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
George Frank Madsen was born March 24, 1933 at the Lutheran hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. He was the first of either family born in a hospital. Parents-Frank Olaf and Agnes (Cuhel) Madsen.
Attended public schools Sioux City, Iowa. Graduated St. Olaf College June 6, 1954. Elected to Phi Beta Kappa and commissioned second lieutenant United States Air Force. Employed by Cargill, Inc. until August 1954 when called to active duty serving one-year Orly Field, Paris, France and one-year Rhein/Main Air Force Base, Frankfurt, A.M. Germany.
Graduated from Harvard law School June 1959.
Admitted to practice in Ohio and practiced with the firm Durfey, Martin, Brown, and Hull, Springfield, Ohio. Admitted to practice in Iowa and practiced with the firm Shull, Marshall, Mayne, Marks, and Vizintos. Became partner in succession firm. Admitted to practice US District Courts Iowa, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, US Supreme Court.
Author, editor, Iowa Title Opinions and Standards (1985); contributing author The American Law of Real Property (1991).
Member Sioux City Board of Adjustment, 1963-1965; Secretary Iowa Missouri River Preservation and Land Use Authority, 1992-2001. Secretary Jesse E. Marshall Sioux City Boys Club, 1980-1984.
Lieutenant USAF·-Captain Iowa Air National Guard.
Member-American Bar Association, Iowa State Bar Association, Iowa State Bar Foundation, Sioux City Rotary Club. Life Member-National Wildlife Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Pheasants Forever, Wild Sheep Foundation, North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, Safari Club International.
Biographee-Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American law, Who's Who in Business and Finance. Interests-formerly skiing, hunting. Interests-presently reading, travelling.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, George Frank Madsen has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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