[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 24 (Friday, February 9, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E129]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





       HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF JANE A. WITTMEYER

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                           HON. RUSS FULCHER

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 9, 2024

  Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor the life of Jane A. 
Wittmeyer, a woman who was deeply dedicated to giving back to our great 
state of Idaho. The passing of Jane on October 25, 2023, after bravely 
battling Alzheimer's, is deeply felt by many.
  Born in Kansas City and raised in Platte City, Jane was known for 
insatiable curiosity and love for life. She graduated from Platte High 
School in 1973 and went to pursue her passion of Horticulture at Kansas 
State University, earning her BS degree. Jane furthered her education 
achieving an MBA in International Relations from George Washington 
University followed by a PhD from Virginia Tech University. Her passion 
for learning led her to completing Senior Managers in Government 
Courses from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government in 
addition to the Library of Congress's Staff Training courses,
  In pursuit of her dreams, Jane relocated to Weiser, Idaho, where she 
found fulfillment with her career and community. She was instrumental 
in establishing the first Young Republicans chapter in Payette County, 
showing her dedication to civic engagement and leadership.
  Throughout her life, Jane radiated positivity and joy, even in the 
face of adversity. Despite her battle, she continued to find joy by 
being surrounded by family. Jane will be dearly missed by her husband, 
Brent Olmstead, children Tyler Gorsuch, Katie Gorsuch, stepsons Jacob 
Olmstead, Berkley Olmstead, and Murphy Olmstead, siblings John 
Wittmeyer, Mary Andra, and Mark Wittmeyer. She was preceded in death by 
her parents Ralph and Lucy Wittmeyer and her sister Julie Wittmeyer.
  Jane's impact on those around her was immeasurable, and her memory 
will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

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