[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 7, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S4472]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE IDAHO HOMETOWN HERO AWARDS

 Mr. CRAPO. Madam President, I honor the Idaho Hometown Hero 
Awards for highlighting the spirit of philanthropy in communities 
across our great State of Idaho. The award pays tribute to commitment 
to improving communities across Idaho, while continuing to preserve and 
promote the richness of our State and create a better world for all of 
us in the future.
  Doctors Fahim and Naeem Rahim, of Pocatello, ID, established the 
Idaho Hometown Hero medal in 2011 to spotlight Idahoans who are 
extraordinarily dedicated to hard work, self-improvement, and community 
service. The Hometown Hero Award's mission statement focuses on 
recognizing those who:

       ``Exemplify a life dedicated to the Idaho way of hard work, 
     self-improvement, and community service.
       Embody the spirit of philanthropy while showing remarkable 
     commitment in both their personal and professional lives to 
     improving communities across the State of Idaho.
       Preserve, celebrate, and promote the richness of history, 
     tradition, and values of our great state while working to 
     create a better world for all of us in the future by the work 
     they do today.
       Share gifts with the community to boost recognition of the 
     great State of Idaho.''

  The Hometown Hero Medal highlights that Idaho is an incredible place, 
but it is the people of Idaho who make it a great State. I could not 
agree more. Thank you to the Rahims, the award's committee members, the 
volunteers, and other organizations for drawing attention to good works 
in our communities.

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