[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 132 (Tuesday, December 5, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11174-S11175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        THANKING UTAH VOLUNTEERS

  Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to all the men and 
women in Washington County, UT, whose hard work and diligence have made 
and are making the Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm such a 
success. These dedicated volunteers are helping to protect and display 
an asset of great value not only to Utah but to the world.
  The history of this discovery is fascinating. A few years ago, 
retired optometrist Dr. Sheldon Johnson was preparing his farm site for 
development, and as he turned over the earth, he discovered tracks of 
early residents of Washington County--very early residents, in fact. 
Dinosaur tracks dating back to the Jurassic period of history were 
uncovered. They are being preserved and are bringing economic and 
historic benefit to St. George, Washington County, UT, and the Nation. 
To date, visitors from 68 nations and all 50 States have visited the 
site.
  I want to recognize and thank Dr. Sheldon and LaVerna Johnson who 
discovered the tracks and then donated the land to preserve this 
heritage. The Johnsons have made it all possible. Linda Sappington, 
Washington County volunteer coordinator, aided by volunteer supervisors 
Kae Crabtree and Carole Chadwick, began in February 2000 to bring 
together individuals who cared about the tracks and who were willing to 
give of themselves to help preserve the find.
  I also want to recognize and thank Mayor Dan McArthur, the city of 
St. George, Washington County, and the Utah State Legislature for their 
efforts. Past and present museum staff Theresa Walker, Andrew R.C. 
Milner, Janice Evans, Bob Kroff, and Anneli Segura have put forth 
countless hours

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of work and dedication to enhance, preserve, and share this prehistoric 
treasure with the community and future generations.
  In addition to the Johnsons, I recognize Suzanne Allen; Dr. Andrew 
Barnum; Herb Basso; Dr. David Borris; Alan Crooks; Lyle Drake; Kenneth 
Hinton; Sharon Isom; unfortunately, now deceased; LaRee Jones; Dr. 
James Kirkland; Dr. Martin Lockley; Dan Matheson; the late Layton Ott, 
Kathy Smith; Darcy Stewart; Marshall Topham; Gary Watts; John Willie. 
They are all members of the DinosaurAh!torium, a 501 (c) 3 foundation 
responsible for funding the project. Advisory members include James 
Hansen, Dr. Jerry Harris, Gary Sanders, with Cliff Green and Robert 
Milner, resident artist. I also thank Paul Jensen and Jeff Chapman for 
allowing access to their properties for the collection, preservation, 
and storage of fossils.
  Finally, today, I specifically want to recognize and thank the many 
volunteers who have made and are making the Dinosaur Discovery Site at 
Johnson Farm possible. Many of these wonderful individuals have been 
contributing their time and energy for more than 5 years. A tremendous 
thank you to the Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm volunteers. I 
commend each of them.
  Mr. President, 2000 volunteers include Chad Anderson; T.R. Thompson; 
Andrew Milner; Donnette Hatch; June Barton; Rae Crabtree; Nina 
Schwarze; Karen Rammell; Lee Rammell; Doug Bergen; Richard Gardner; 
Ryan Babcock; Dick Groves; Robert Pritchitt; Klein Adams; Rafael 
Acosta; Ryan Oburn; Hal Arrowood; Jason Skeen; Clyde Terry; Vilma 
Terry; Bev Middleton; Chris Walker; Steve Smith; Helen Salvatore; Cindy 
Greco; Scott Broen; Jereen Hyde; Stevan Duke; Barbara Duke; Stacie 
Wilson; Constance Sherwood; Jacob Hendriks; Josephine Kellejan; Ruth 
Rote; John Rote; Dustin Rooks; and Brett Bronson.
  Mr. President, 2001 volunteers: Jim Burns; Barbara Hatch; Peggy 
Wardle; Carol Duley; Gary Watts; Ember Rodgers; Kirk Rehfield; Bill 
Reynolds; Theresa Walker; Cassandra Lee; Lynnie Rolfe; Joel Campbell; 
Ryan Losee; Chris Gibson; Kyle Fraley; John Shaw; Steve Anderson; Drew 
Gubler; Shelton Heath; Paula Ryan; Bernie Yeager; Jill Conner; Candace 
Crane; Nichole Burton; Austin Carter; Dusty Ott; Kirk Richfield; Nate 
Leifson; Ron Kittelsrud; Maren Christensen; Ben Joe Markland; Emily 
Weidauer; Holly Hult; Carol Killian; Scott Woodworth; Brian Barrett; 
Warren Hoskings; Kevin Wiederhold; Autumn Cluff; and Lynn White.
  Mr. President, 2002 volunteers: Rudy Johnson; Clay Hopkins; Jeff 
Lingwall; Debbie Woodard; Joyce Proctor; Britton Puki; Joe Borden; 
Melvin Done; Melanie Hackmann; Kathryn VanRoosendaal; Doug Griffiths; 
Charlotte Rice; Angie Hendrickson; Chad Tipton; Laurie Barnholt; Aaron 
Heaton; Kathy Hancock; Carson Blickenstaff; Glen Steenbuck; Bev Rhodes; 
Brigham Mellor; Kami Cox; Kathy Cox; Russ Childs; Delbert Vern 
Chadwick; Beverly Kirk; Matthew Wilkinson; Monte Johnson; Darrell Wade; 
Terri Wade; Sheena Gawer; Barbara Smith; Ken Parkes; Darienne McNamara; 
Kat Duttadway; Kylea Christensen; Jacob Cox; Jason Rabbitt; Don 
Triptow; Bill Yensen; Arlene Yensen; Les Townsend; Barbara Townsend; Al 
Abrams; John Donnell; JoAnn Abrams; Arlea Howell; David Kitselmer; 
Steve Chilow; Cathy Freeman; Duane Freeman; Steven Bart; Elizabeth 
Nipperus; Misti Rooks; Kathleen Milner; Robert Milner; Shirley White; 
Robert White; and Guy Pace.
  Mr. President, 2003 volunteers: Janece Tolber; George D'Apuzzo; Carl 
Berg, Laurie Berg; Myron Hatch; David Slauf; Taylor Birthisel; Linda 
Baldazzi; Bob Baldazzi; Sally Stephenson; Steve Stephenson; Roger Head; 
Bonnie Head; Jacqueline Dubois; Jerry Schwantz; Shirley Surfas; Pat 
Vanderwark; Keith Vanderwark; Joan Triptow; Jay Guymon; Kolby Andersen; 
Kelly Bringhurst; Marc Raines; Lisa Raines; Molly Swift; Chester 
Pierce; Dennis Broad; George Muller; Rena Jensen; Roger Taylor; Maynie 
Begeman; Robert Begeman; Val Humble; Paul Wiener; Frances Wiener; Anne 
Bredon; Gail Taylor; Mike Llewellyn; Curtis Halliday; Dale Peck; Arlea 
Howell; Shannon Ducrest; Anne Basham; Brooke Ranter; Melissa Thomson; 
Michelle Bower; Jana Hightower; Brian Schlegel; Danny Diamond; Dallas 
Jones; Andrew Neff; Lindsay Connelley-Brown; and Linda Hoernke.
  Mr. President, 2004 volunteers: Carla Ritter; Sheila Hughes; Don 
Hughes; Tracey O'Kelly; Jessica Williams; and Lillian Zielke.
  Mr. President, 2005 volunteers: Paula Welker; Connie Welker; Kameron 
Evans; Dick Vos; Roberta Champlin; Wally Champlin; Richard Berger; 
Justin Moosman; Christine Blum; Lamont Reynolds; Judy D'Apuzzo; Louise 
Snyder; Arleen Stillman; Lorene Reynolds; Freddie Arrighi; Shelly 
Robinson; Sarah Spears; Judy Warren; and Janice Evans.
  To these dedicated volunteers and to all of those who will continue 
to volunteer, I say thank you

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