[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 31 (Thursday, March 11, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S2700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JEANNINE HOLT

  Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I am grateful for the opportunity today to 
pay tribute to a wonderful woman, dedicated public servant, and loyal 
staff member--Mrs. Jeannine Holt. Jeannine has been my Southern Utah 
Area Director for 27 years, and is now retiring to enjoy the many 
wonderful things that life has to offer. Jeannine has done a tremendous 
job in serving thousands of Utahns who needed assistance, direction, or 
just a listening ear.
  Jeannine has worked on many important issues affecting our State 
including lands issues, private property rights, and health care. In 
recent years she played a pivotal role in helping southern Utah 
citizens receive compensation from the government for exposure to 
radiation. Her guidance has helped literally hundreds of radiation 
exposure victims and their families navigate the complicated process to 
receive some financial relief for the awful illnesses many have 
experienced.
  Jeannine is a real southern Utah ``treasure.'' She has always been an 
integral force in her community serving on various boards and 
committees including the Dixie State College Board of Trustees, the 
State Fair Board, the St. George Chamber of Commerce Board, and on the 
Rotary Bowl Committee. In addition, she has actively and energetically 
promoted the tourism industry in Utah's Dixie and has shared her love 
for the red rock canyons and sun-drenched lands of St. George and its 
surrounding areas with people she meets each day.
  Jeannine's love and loyalty for the republican philosophy has been 
evident in the many years she has served promoting the ideals and 
values of the Republican party. She has literally donated thousands of 
hours working for candidates, and campaigns who share her commitment to 
Republican principles. For 20 years she has served as the vice 
chairwoman of the Washington County Republican Party, a position she 
has undertaken with distinction and honor.
  Jeannine was also one of the founding members of the Women's 
Conference in Dixie, a conference which brings together hundreds of 
women each year from all over southern Utah to discuss important issues 
affecting the health and well-being of women and families. From its 
inception 18 years ago to today, this conference has established itself 
as an important forum for women from all over southern Utah to attend 
and enjoy.
  In addition to the service she has rendered in the community and on 
my staff, Jeannine is a loving wife to her husband Stan. They have 
worked side-by-side for many years on projects benefitting their 
community and have buoyed each other up through life's twists and 
turns. Jeannine is also a loving mother of 3 and grandmother of 6.
  I am grateful for the service that Jeannine Holt has given to me, to 
her community and to the State. She has been by my side for many years 
and has always been a vital component of my Senate organization. I will 
miss her tremendously but know that life holds many wonderful things 
for her to savor and enjoy. Jeannine Holt is a dedicated public 
servant, fervently patriotic American, and loyal and cherished friend. 
I want to wish her the very best in retirement and pray for her 
continued good health, success and happiness.

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