[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 109 (Thursday, June 27, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S4624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         TRIBUTE TO TRENT CLARK

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, along with my colleagues Senator 
James Risch, Representative Mike Simpson, and Representative Russ 
Fulcher, I congratulate Trent Clark on his upcoming retirement from the 
Bayer Corporation after 26 years of service. We have greatly enjoyed 
working with Trent over the course of his career and thank him for the 
service he has provided to the people of Idaho in both his official and 
individual capacities.
  On behalf of Bayer, Trent has provided steadfast dedication to his 
responsibilities inherent as public and government affairs director. In 
that role, he has provided invaluable assistance to Bayer's operations 
in Soda Springs, which are an integral part of the southeastern Idaho 
economy. Most notably, Trent has played a critical role in the effort 
to permit Bayer's next phosphate mine, Caldwell Canyon, which has 40 
years of estimated reserves and will be one of the world's most 
environmentally sustainable mining operations, particularly in its 
approach to sage grouse habitat. Trent has also helped to further 
important company efforts to support our local communities, 
particularly their school systems, and to protect our environment. 
Additionally, for many years, Trent has worked in a collaborative 
manner with key stakeholders with a genuine humility and desire to 
achieve a positive outcome.
  As an individual citizen, Trent has also provided excellent service 
to the people of Idaho in his capacity as chairman of the Idaho 
Workforce Development Council and as a member of the boards of the 
Idaho Humanities Council, Idaho Community Foundation, and the Idaho 
Association of Commerce and Industry. Trent's prior public service 
includes 2 years as the State executive director of the Farm Services 
Administration, 3 years as chairman of the Idaho Republican Party, a 
year as staff to the Joint Economic Committee of Congress, and 8 years 
as staff to former U.S. Senator Steve D. Symms.
  Prior to joining Bayer, Trent graduated with honors from Brigham 
Young University, where he majored in political science and botany. He 
also earned an associate of arts degree from Ricks College in Rexburg, 
ID. After college, Trent worked as a botany instructor for the 
Yellowstone Institute, as well an executive vice president for the Fox 
Creek Pack Station.
  In addition to Trent's strong record of leadership and service to the 
community, Trent has served his family and church well. Trent has been 
married to the former Rebecca Lee since May 23, 1986, and together, 
they have four children: Brittany (deceased), Kathleen, Christin, and 
Alexander. Trent and his family enjoy horseback riding and backcountry 
hiking and camping. It is our sincere wish that Trent be blessed with 
many years of retirement with his family.

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