[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 9, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S4016]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         TRIBUTE TO JACK BUELL

 Mr. CRAPO. Madam President, along with my colleague Senator 
Jim Risch, I congratulate Jack Buell, of St. Maries, ID, on his 
extraordinary 46 years of public service as Benewah County 
commissioner. We thank him for contributing his time, talent, and 
resources to the people of St. Maries, Benewah County, and to Idaho.
  Throughout his time in leadership, Jack has earned deep respect and 
admiration for his unwavering commitment to the community and county he 
loves. Jack Buell was first elected Benewah County commissioner nearly 
five decades ago in 1974, and he served steadily as commissioner until 
December 2020. Jack is known as someone who can be counted on to help 
meet the needs of the community. For example, Jack made his own 
property available to the U.S. Forest Service to use as a fire base. 
There are many other examples of his generosity and outstanding 
service, as he seems to never tire of doing what needs to be done.
  Jack is truly a stalwart of our great State. He and his wife Eleanor 
own Jack Buell Trucking based in St. Maries. This business has long 
been a pillar in the community, providing jobs that support families 
and contributing to Benewah County's economic base. In addition to his 
business and service as Benewah County commissioner, Jack has supported 
and served on boards for many local and State organizations. He has 
been formally recognized for his contributions to the community and 
State, including his 2012 induction into the Idaho Hall of Fame and 
receiving the Idaho Distinguished Service Medal in 2021.
  Jack is someone with great integrity, dedication, experience, wisdom, 
and institutional knowledge. He adds humor, curiosity, know-how, 
humility, and hard work to the countless challenges he has faced 
throughout his remarkable career. Jack has led by example for decades, 
and despite all he has done, he is not resting from service. We 
understand his ongoing efforts include increasing safety on the roads 
of St. Maries.
  Thank you, Jack, for all you have done and continue to do for 
Idahoans. We are honored to join many others in expressing our 
gratitude to you for a lifetime of exceptional service.

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