[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 14, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E35]
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                 HONORING STEVE MARTINEZ OF EAGLE IDAHO

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                           HON. RUSS FULCHER

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 14, 2020

  Mr. FULCHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a fellow Idahoan 
who reassured, restored, and comforted the community of builders in 
Idaho during a difficult time. Sadly, today, I also honor the life and 
passing of Frankie Hickman, who ran the Idaho Builders Contractors 
Association for 27 years. Frankie was the Executive Officer of the 
Idaho Building Contractors Association and a lifeline for the community 
in Idaho. During her final months and after her passing, Steve 
Martinez, stepped in to fill the long-time role of Frankie. When all 
were grieving the loss of her presence at the IBCA, Steve helped to 
pick up the pieces, reassure staff, and maintain a continued legacy for 
IBCA. He also helped Frankie in the most difficult months of her life, 
because in the end, IBCA was her life. Frankie, unable to fulfill her 
role, entrusted Steve with the arduous task of continuing the hard work 
at the IBCA. Steve has a passion and heart for the building industry. 
It shows in his love for the people, customers, and partners at IBCA. 
He follows in his father's footsteps and serves as National Builders 
representative for Idaho, representing Idaho at the National 
Association of Home Builders. Steve displays the qualities we all 
strive to be, and I am honored to showcase his work for a brief but 
permanent moment in the House of Representatives.

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