[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 13, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S1323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         RECOGNIZING PHIL BATT

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, along with my colleagues Senator 
James E. Risch, Representative Mike Simpson, and Representative Russ 
Fulcher, I pay tribute to former Idaho Governor Phil Batt for his 
immense service to our State.
  As his last official act in the Governor's Ceremonial Office in the 
Idaho State Capitol, outgoing Idaho Governor C.L. Butch Otter co-
presented, with current Idaho Governor Brad Little, the 2019 Idaho 
Medal of Achievement to Governor Phil Batt for his many accomplishments 
and years of service to the State of Idaho. The award is considered the 
highest civilian honor bestowed by the State. Phil Batt is the third 
recipient of this great honor, for which many nominations from across 
our State have been made by the public.
  Governor Batt has an extensive career of service to our State and 
Nation. He served as our State's 29th Governor from 1995 to 1999. Prior 
to his service as Governor, he served as Idaho Republican Party 
Chairman, Lieutenant Governor of Idaho, and president pro tempore of 
the Idaho Senate. He served in the Idaho Senate for approximately 15 
years after serving in the Idaho House of Representatives from 1965 to 
1967. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946 after growing 
up on a farm in Wilder, ID.
  Idaho has benefited greatly from Governor Phil Batt's sensible voice, 
commitment to service, and outstanding leadership. Governor Batt's 
principal role in advancing human rights in Idaho is among his many 
achievements on behalf of Idahoans. He led efforts to establish a 
Commission on Human Rights and pushed for benefits for Idaho 
farmworkers.
  Governor Batt, you have much to be proud of and reflect on for your 
outstanding service over your exemplary life. You have stood against 
inequities and, in so doing, helped make others' paths better. Your 
mentorship, encouragement, and guidance have been instrumental in 
helping current and future leaders in our great State get a start. 
Thank you for you your leadership, friendship, humor, and extraordinary 
service to our State and Nation.

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