[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 194 (Monday, November 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1021]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





         RECOGNITION OF BRENT HILL SERVICE TO THE IDAHO SENATE

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2020

  Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my friend 
Brent Hill on nearly two decades of service in the Idaho State Senate.
  Born and raised in Idaho, Brent graduated from Madison High School in 
Rexburg, the very city he would represent. He went on to graduate from 
my alma mater, Utah State University.
  Hill had an impressive career in accounting, serving over twenty 
years as the Chief Executive Office of Rudd & Company and a member of 
the Board of Directors of Citizens Community Bank in Eastern Idaho. 
This expertise would make him the go-to lawmaker on tax issues in the 
legislature.
  In 2001, Hill was first appointed to the Idaho Senate. Ten years into 
his political career he was elected Senate President Pro Tempore. He 
held this position for a decade, making him the longest serving pro 
tempore in Idaho history.
  Hill is admired by his colleagues in both chambers for his commitment 
to honesty and civility. He is someone who wants to bring all parties 
to the table and reach solutions together. His selfless service has 
been a template for the countless lawmakers that have looked to him as 
a mentor.
  With twenty grandchildren, he may find himself busier now than ever. 
The citizens of Idaho have greatly benefited by having leaders like 
Brent Hill in office. He has been a great friend to Kathy and me over 
the years, and I want to thank him for his diligent service and 
congratulate him on his retirement from the Idaho State Senate.

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