[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 191 (Thursday, December 13, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S15457]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING LODICE GRANT

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, on October 9, 2007, a beloved 
Idahoan passed away. Lodice Grant was raised in Nampa and, after moving 
out of State for a number of years, moved back to Nampa for the 
remainder of her life. She was small in stature but strong in her 
direction and devotion. She was a friend of mine and, together with her 
husband of 51 years, Fred Kelly Grant, worked closely with me in recent 
years on the Owyhee Initiative. Before her children were born, Lodice 
worked as the assistant sales manager for the University of Chicago 
Press and the Johns Hopkins University Press. Prior to her move back to 
Nampa, Lodice became the sales manager for Johns Hopkins University 
Press, earning such an outstanding reputation that noted authors 
refused to have anyone but her serve as their principal assistant and 
adviser as they were publishing their works. In Nampa, Lodice raised 
two boys and dedicated much of her time to working for and supporting 
the Roman Catholic Church in Caldwell and then for the Diocese of 
Idaho.
  When Lodice retired from the church in 2003, she continued her 
staunch support of her husband's work as legal counsel for Owyhee 
County; they both made improving Owyhee County the capstone of their 
labor and life's work over the past few years. Lodice was a pillar of 
strength for her entire family. Her influence for good and her acts of 
service benefited countless people who loved her and will miss her 
energy, friendship, and spirit. She tended people in the same way she 
lovingly tended her beautiful yard and garden--with tenderness, careful 
attention, and tireless devotion. I was blessed to know her, and I 
offer my heartfelt condolences to Fred, their children Andy and Jon, 
five grandchildren, and family and friends during this difficult 
time.

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