[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 61 (Wednesday, May 11, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S4933]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING T. LAMAR SLEIGHT

   Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I rise today to honor a native 
Idahoan who has distinguished himself in the military, public service, 
and as a religious contributor. T. LaMar Sleight retired recently from 
his position as the Director of International and Government Affairs 
for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. LaMar is a native 
of Idaho, born in Montpelier and educated in Preston. In his years of 
public service, he has set a fine example of leadership and dedication.
  LaMar served more than 34 years in the military, retiring in 1993 as 
a Colonel in the United States Army. He joined the National Guard at 
age 18. Eventually the Guard sent him to OCS and he joined the Army. He 
was awarded three awards of the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star 
medal. His overseas assignments took him to Korea, Vietnam and Germany. 
Assignments closer to home include Oklahoma, Georgia, Nebraska, and 
Washington, DC. His military career clearly influenced his organized 
and structured leadership style.
  Upon retiring from the military, LaMar took up the challenging 
position as the Director of International and Government Affairs for 
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He has been an 
outstanding liaison for the LDS Church and the international community. 
I have enjoyed my interaction with him during my tenure in Congress, 
which extends back more than 12 years. He has a calming, measured 
demeanor and could always be counted on to provide a full view of any 
issue that was being discussed.
  No doubt LaMar is balancing his ongoing volunteer service to his 
church with lots and lots of golf. With 6 children and 11 
grandchildren, there is also a lot of family time and experiences 
ahead. I wish him the best as he undertakes this change in his 
life.

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