[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 27, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2187]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                       TRIBUTE TO BRUCE REICHERT

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, along with my colleagues Senator Jim 
Risch, Representative  Mike Simpson and Representative Russ Fulcher, I 
congratulate Bruce Reichert who retired after being the host, one of 
the main writers, and executive producer of Idaho Public Television's 
Outdoor Idaho for more than 35 years.
  Devoting 35 years to any occupation is certainly a remarkable 
commitment, but particularly so when your job takes you to Idaho's 
rugged and hard-to-reach places. From exploring Idaho's mountain ranges 
and headwaters to examining what it is like to live and work in Idaho's 
``Spud Country'' and seeking out some of our State's most storied 
barns, Bruce has given Idahoans a view of what lies beyond the roads, 
trails, and ridges. For example, he was executive producer and host of 
the award-winning ``Canyonlands Calling,'' showcasing the magnificence 
and beauty of the Owyhee Canyonlands, where collaborative efforts to 
manage these lands were achieved with private and Federal agencies. As 
Bruce has said, ``It's a state you can easily get lost in, both 
literally and figuratively. I know I speak for all who work on Outdoor 
Idaho--it's an honor to share our state with fellow Idahoans. Idaho is 
truly the keeper of special places. Esto Perpetua. May she live 
forever.''
  The other shows Bruce has produced include ``Idaho Geology: A 
Convergence of Wonders,'' ``State of Change,'' ``50 Years of 
Wilderness,'' ``Salmon Reckoning,'' ``Sawtooths on My Mind,'' ``Pend 
Oreille Country,'' ``Land of the Lost River Range,'' ``Idaho 
Headwaters,'' and ``Beyond the White Clouds.'' He has earned a number 
of recognitions for his work. This includes multiple Emmys, Edward R. 
Murrow, and Press Club awards.
  Bruce, thank you, for your excellent work all these years to tell 
Idaho's stories and shed light on the people, canyons, mountains, 
aquifers, prairies, lakes, fish, and wildlife that make Idaho such a 
magical place. You obviously realized long ago how truly special our 
great State is and have devoted your career to enabling others to get a 
sense of this spectacular treasure. Congratulations on your remarkable 
career.

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