[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 204 (Thursday, December 3, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7209-S7210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO MAYOR JOHN PAUL CHRISTENSEN

 Mr. ROMNEY. Mr. President, we rise to congratulate John Paul 
Christensen on his lifetime of service to the State of Utah and Sanpete 
County and most recently his service as mayor of Mayfield, UT. John's 
service also includes a career in law enforcement, as an emergency 
medical responder and as a city councilman.
  As a sixth-generation native of Sanpete County, John has dedicated 
his life to the betterment of his community. By virtue of his 
stewardship as mayor, the people of Mayfield have John to thank for 
dramatic improvements to the city's infrastructure, including its 
culinary water and drainage systems, streets, roadways, cemetery, and 
Mayfield Park. Mayor Christensen's accomplishments are made possible in 
large part by the industrious community of volunteers and spirit of 
friendship that Mayfield boasts.
  The residents of Mayfield know John as a man of great character and 
compassion. In law enforcement and as an emergency medical responder, 
the community trusted John with protecting their lives and livelihoods, 
an often thankless duty that requires mental fortitude and dedication 
to serving the greater good. His long tenure in public service is 
evidence of his success.
  Although he is leaving public office, we know that John will continue 
to serve his community and family with heart. As a devoted husband to 
Julie, a father of 9, and a grandfather of 19, John's legacy and 
example will endure. The great people of Mayfield, Sanpete

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County, and our fellow Americans ought to look to John's commitment to 
public safety, duty, and service with gratitude.
  Thank you, John.

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