[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S5357]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO JIM GRANT

  Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I wish to honor Jim Grant. Describing 
him as a longtime, dedicated member of my staff does not adequately 
reflect his committed service. As of last week, Jim has worked 35 years 
in the U.S. Senate, in the offices of three Idaho Senators, through 
numerous Congresses and countless technological, State, and national 
changes.
  The people of Idaho and our Nation have been far beyond well served 
by this dedicated and thoughtful public servant. Jim came to my office 
after working for two of my predecessors, Senator Steve Symms and 
Senator Dirk Kempthorne. Both have, not surprisingly, praised Jim's 
great work and dedication. I continue to feel blessed to benefit from 
Jim's extensive experience and work ethic over the past more than 19 
years.
  As a Caldwell, ID, native, Jim has a deep understanding of the State, 
and he has a profound sense of the pressing issues on the minds of many 
constituents. Jim reads and processes constituent mail. He is 
responsible for the timely response to the insight Idahoans have taken 
the time to share with me, and he carries out this responsibility with 
great care. This is an essential role in any congressional office, and 
Jim's work reflects a clear understanding of the importance of his 
work. He reliably ensures that their communications are wisely routed 
and that Idahoans are responded to effectively and promptly. As means 
of communication constantly change and speed up, this is no small 
undertaking, but Jim has taken on these developments and increased 
volumes with great proficiency.
  Thank you, Jim. You have served our State and Nation admirably for a 
remarkable 35 years. During this time, you have helped ensure that 
Idaho voices are heard in this important legislative body and that what 
we do here in these halls is effectively communicated into countless 
households. This is such an important duty, and we have greatly 
benefited from your careful, hard work all these years.
  Congratulations on this extraordinary milestone in your Senate 
service. I honor you, and thank you for your exceptional work.

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