[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 182 (Friday, November 16, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H9552]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JAMES V. HANSEN

  (Mr. BISHOP of Utah asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, this week, my State lost a friend 
and a statesman. James V. Hansen, Utah's longest serving Member of this 
body, passed away on Wednesday. My condolences go out to his wife, Ann, 
as well as the rest of the Hansen family.
  During his 22 years of service in the House, Jim became the first 
Utahn in history to assume the responsibilities of a full committee 
chairman. In 1997, Jim was chosen to be chair of the infamous Ethics 
Committee, where former Leader Armey said: ``It is one of the most 
extraordinary trusts that a body could put in another person.'' In 
2001, Jim was named chairman of the Natural Resources Committee.
  He was a trailblazer, not just for Utah, but for me. I followed him 
into the State legislature; as Speaker of the House in Utah; as a 
Member of this body; also as a chairman of the Western Caucus, which 
Jim founded; and, finally, as chairman of the Resources Committee.
  I will be forever grateful for the time he took to mentor me in each 
and every one of these roles. His impact on my life and many others 
cannot be overstated.
  As chairman of the Resources Committee, Jim prioritized wise use of 
public lands while developing sound energy policies and passing 
numerous conservation bills.
  As a senior member of the Armed Services Committee, he defended Hill 
Air Force Base, as well as the importance of U.S. military needs.
  Jim accomplished much without ever succumbing to arrogance. He was a 
good man, a fine leader, and a cherished man. He will be missed.

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