[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 164 (Wednesday, December 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1965]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF CLARK COUNTY COMMISSIONER MARC BOLDT

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                       HON. JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2012

  Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a good friend 
and dedicated public servant. Marc Boldt was born in Vancouver, 
Washington, and has been a resident of Hockinson, Washington since 
1985. I've known Marc since I was young and my family lived close to 
his farm where I picked blueberries along with my brothers. Marc was 
elected to the State Legislature in 1994 from Washington's 17th 
Legislative District where he served 5 terms as a state representative, 
until he was elected to the Board of Clark County Commissioners in 
2004. His second term will end at the close of this year.
  Throughout his time as an elected official, Marc Boldt has provided 
strong leadership and a willingness to put the people of Clark County 
first. He has been a business advocate, a tireless supporter of the 
agricultural community, and a friend to the people he was elected to 
serve.
  Adding to all of this, Marc and his wife Dawn have six children and 
three grandchildren. Marc is a current member of the Clark County Farm 
Bureau and has served over 18 years as a local youth leader and Sunday 
school teacher. He is a former member of the Hockinson School District 
Curriculum Committee and the Future Farmers of America--Clark County 
Chapter. Marc has served over 10 years as a local 4H Leader.
  I believe his deep roots in our community have provided him with the 
passion and energy to serve the people who live here. When he's not in 
Commission meetings or visiting farms and businesses throughout the 
county, you'll find him serving the community in some other way. In the 
month of August, there's only one place to find Marc--the Clark County 
Fairgrounds. He'll be serving up BBQ sandwiches or handing change to 
customers, all in the name of supporting Young Life to try and provide 
a positive influence in the lives of Clark County teens.
  His work on behalf of the people who live in Clark County has earned 
the respect of people of all political stripes.
  While his service on the Board of Clark County Commissioners will end 
in January of 2013, Marc will no doubt continue to serve the people of 
Southwest Washington as a community leader. He is a loving husband, 
father, grandfather, public servant, and a friend to all. Today, I ask 
all members of Congress to join me in honoring an extraordinary man and 
public servant, Marc Boldt.

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