[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E152]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF HAVEN J. BARLOW

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                          HON. BLAKE D. MOORE

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 15, 2022

  Mr. MOORE of Utah. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of Haven J. Barlow. Utah lost a community giant who lived to be 
100 years old. It's hard to believe, but Haven's life was nearly cut 
short when at just nine months old a train struck the Model T Ford he 
was riding in, killing his mother and 3 other passengers. Fortunately 
he survived and lived a full life in service of others. Haven served 
our country as a Navy Ensign in World War II and was the longest 
serving state legislator in Utah history, first elected in 1953 and 
served until 1995.
  Haven's service to Utah and Davis County is immeasurable where he 
spent much of his time focused on matters pertaining to education. He 
led the fight to establish and fund the first state vocational 
institution in Davis County--now Davis Technical College, the 
establishment of Weber State/Davis Campus, and Utah's creation of the 
weighted pupil index (WPU) ensuring a child can get the same level of 
education regardless of where they lived. In addition, Haven helped 
establish the Hill Aerospace Museum, the Freeport Center, the 
restoration of Utah's Governors Mansion and was behind the original 
Utah Symphony Endowment fund.
  Haven was married to Bonnie Rae Ellison for 58 years before her 
passing and raised 6 children.

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