[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 23 (Monday, March 9, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S1658]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO BUD McCALL

 Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I stand today to pay tribute to a 
man who quietly serves his community the only way he knows how--through 
hard work and dedication. Bud McCall, a county commissioner since 1977, 
is being named Citizen of the Year by the St. Maries Chamber of 
Commerce.
  Bud has been an active community member in St. Maries and Benewah 
County longer than most people can remember. Bud serves the community 
in many ways: as an employer, an elected official, and a community 
volunteer. Today he is being recognized for his voluntary efforts 
during the spring floods of 1996 when Bud came to the rescue of many 
area residents. He tirelessly worked around the clock to help protect 
the community from further damage from the repeated flooding. He 
rounded up equipment to stabilize crumbling dikes, met with emergency 
crews developing a crisis management strategy, and provided shelter for 
those who found themselves homeless. He literally donated thousands of 
hours of his time and equipment for the benefit of the community when 
the community needed him most. However, this is nothing new for Bud. He 
has always been there when the community needs him.
  On a more personal note, Bud is a man of few words. He is the kind of 
man who, when met on the street even after a long day of hard work, 
will always greet you with a smile.
  Bud's love for his community is shown through all he does. I am proud 
today to recognize him as an outstanding citizen and public servant 
that represents the ideals of Idaho.

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