[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 28, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S6632]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            DON BURTENSHAW: COMMUNITY SERVANT AND STATESMAN

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I pay tribute today to a very 
special Idahoan. Don Burtenshaw, a farmer and rancher from Terreton, is 
retiring from the Idaho State Senate after serving five terms 
representing the 35th district. Having served in the Idaho State 
Legislature myself, I can attest to the work that this public office 
entails, and I would be pleased to be honoring him today if just for 
that. But Don's accomplishments and influence in and around Jefferson 
County went far beyond a seat in the State legislature.
  Don is an active member of his church and owns Burtenshaw Cattle 
Company. He served as a partner in the Rexburg Livestock Auction, 
Salmon Livestock Auction, and the Bozeman Livestock Auction. According 
to the West Jefferson Lions Club, who has awarded Don its prestigious 
Spirit of Service Award this year, his long and selfless service to the 
community has touched the lives of many youth and adults alike. Don 
served on the Jefferson County districts 251 and 253 school boards for 
24 years. He also served on the board of directors for the Owsley 
Canal.
  Over the years, he has placed particular emphasis on the children of 
Jefferson County. And I am sure that with the time saved from having to 
drive to Boise 2 or 3 months a year, he will be able to focus more on 
the youth in his own family, including 38 grandchildren, with another 
coming very soon, and 23 great grandchildren.
  I congratulate Don on his dedication to his fellow Idahoans, and 
Susan and I wish him well as he leaves State-level public service. I am 
certain his public commitment will continue in other ways at home in 
eastern Idaho.

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