[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 79 (Monday, May 14, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S6050]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO CLAUD R. JUDD

 Mr. CRAPO. Madam President, on April 13, 2007, Idaho grieved 
at the passing of one of her great men, Claud R. Judd. Claud lived most 
all of his life in Fraser, ID, and left behind his wife Elvita, 2 
sisters, 3 sons, 1 daughter, 12 grandchildren and 11 great-
grandchildren. A lifelong farmer, Claud is perhaps best known to 
Idahoans for his many years of public service. From local cemetery, 
park, school, hospital and county fair boards to Clearwater County 
commissioner and member of the Idaho State Legislature in both houses, 
he exemplified public service. His legacy is a model of civic duty and 
commitment to family and community.
  Claud found the time in his busy schedule to write a book about his 
family, and compile a scrapbook about the Clearwater County Extension 
and 4-H spanning seven decades. He was a hard, honest worker, and 
committed himself fully to whatever endeavor he undertook. I had the 
honor and privilege of serving in the Idaho State Legislature with 
Claud. Fellow lawmakers and staff could always count on him to be 
honest, kind and thorough. Claud was known as a consensus-builder who 
put the needs of his constituents first. He focused on results and was 
known to care little for the politics that cause party line divisions. 
He represented the Idahoans of Clearwater County with integrity and 
common sense, reflecting his deep Idaho agriculture roots.
  My wife and I join other Idahoans in mourning this great loss to our 
State, and we offer our most sincere condolences to Elvita and the 
family.

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