[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 162 (Tuesday, October 15, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S5788]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                         TRIBUTE TO RUSS COWLEY

 Mr. ROMNEY. Madam President, I wish to congratulate Mr. Russ 
Cowley, a man of remarkable achievement and character, on a career 
dedicated to public service for the great State of Utah. After three 
decades with the Six County Association of Governments, including 22 
years of service as its executive director, Russ is passing the torch 
of leadership. He leaves behind a distinguished legacy and big boots to 
fill.
  The Six County Association of Governments is instrumental in 
facilitating economic and community development in Juab, Millard, 
Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties. Six County AOG brings local 
voices to the table to oversee State and Federal programs as well as a 
wide range of services in an efficient and impactful manner for rural 
Utah.
  As executive director, Russ has demonstrated an extraordinary ability 
to bring together the right people and resources to achieve results for 
the Six County region. His commitment to fostering development is 
evident in his hiring of staff who are dedicated to accessing resources 
for local governments.
  Russ has advocated on behalf of rural Utahns by bringing together 
important stakeholders and decisionmakers. He pioneered an annual 
leadership summit, which focuses on rural Utah's economic growth, and 
the Natural Resource Summer Meeting, which highlights critical public 
lands and natural resource issues for the region. Additionally, the 
congressional briefing highlights specific pressing topics for Members 
of Congress and their staffs, and the Six County Legislative Day 
connects local elected officials and State legislators to set 
legislative goals on these critical issues.
  The legacy of Russ Cowley will shape rural Utah for generations to 
come. Our great State owes him a debt of gratitude for three decades of 
selfless public service. We wish the cowboy from Venice the best in his 
next chapter.
  Thank you, Russ, for your service to our State.

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