[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 89 (Wednesday, July 8, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7697-S7698]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING AN IDAHO CIVIC LEADER

 Mr. KEMPTHORNE. Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to an 
Idahoan who has distinguished himself in both the public and private 
sector.
  Kirk Sullivan is retiring after 27 years with the Boise Cascade 
Corporation. But to simply say that Kirk enjoyed a long and productive 
career with a company is not adequate and doesn't do this outstanding 
individual justice.
  While not a native Idahoan, Kirk has worked most of his adult life to 
make the state a better place to live. And over the years he's 
dedicated himself to helping others.

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  Idaho's children are of particular interest to Kirk. He has used his 
education and business experience to act as a tremendous resource to 
our children, from elementary school to the university level.
  As an active member of the Business Week Foundation, Kirk served as a 
mentor to Idaho high school students eager to learn how business 
operates and how to be successful in the workplace.
  As the founder of the Bishop Kelly Foundation, Kirk raised money for 
Boise's private high school.
  Kirk has not just played a supporting role in those ventures, nor in 
others. When Kirk sets out to do something, he takes charge. He 
actively raised money for the Children's Home Society of Idaho, he is 
leading a $500,000 fund drive for the Boise Master Chorale, and he 
raises funds for the University of Idaho.
  Kirk's boundless energy is contagious. I have seen him take on so 
many different issues and set lofty goals. He doesn't know the word 
``no.'' When he's asked to do something, it is always ``yes.'' I've 
seen him gather some of the very talented people in the state of Idaho 
and tackle some of these major projects and come up with major results. 
It is so invigorating to see how he weaves your magic.
  In fact, even though Kirk Sullivan is not an alumnus of the 
University of Idaho, he has received the school's Presidential Citation 
for giving to the University and its community.
  I must add, Mr. President, that the University of Idaho is not the 
only beneficiary of Kirk Sullivan's efforts and enthusiasm. He has 
served as President of the Bronco Athletic Association at Boise State 
University and is currently a member of the Commission on the Future of 
Clemson University, his alma mater. He also is on Clemson's College of 
Engineering and Science Leadership Committee, with a fundraising goal 
of $100 million.
  So you can see, Mr. President, that Kirk and his wife, Betty, are 
valuable assets and cherished members of our community.
  While Kirk is retiring, I'm confident in the knowledge that his good 
works and commitment to his state will never wane. Idaho is a much 
better place because of the dedication and tireless efforts of Kirk 
Sullivan.
  I take pride in congratulating him today, and I know all Idahoans 
salute him.

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