[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 23743]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 THANKING THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED SUPPORT THE DINOSAUR DISCOVERY SITE AT 
                              JOHNSON FARM

  Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to all the men and 
women in Washington County, UT whose hard work and diligence have made 
and are making the Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm such a 
success. These dedicated volunteers are helping to protect and display 
an asset of great value not only to Utah but to the Nation.
  The history of this discovery is fascinating. A few years ago, 
retired optometrist Dr. Sheldon Johnson was preparing his farm site for 
development and as he turned over the earth, he discovered tracks of 
early residents of Washington County--very early residents, in fact. 
Dinosaur tracks dating back to the Jurassic period of history were 
uncovered. They are being preserved and are bringing economic and 
historic benefit to St. George, Washington County, UT, and the Nation. 
To date, visitors from 68 nations and all 50 States have visited the 
site.
  I want to recognize and thank Dr. Sheldon and LaVerna Johnson who 
discovered the tracks and then donated the land to preserve this 
heritage. The Johnsons have made it all possible. Linda Sappington, 
Washington County volunteer coordinator, aided by volunteer supervisors 
Kae Crabtree and Carole Chadwick began in February 2000 to bring 
together individuals who cared about the tracks and who were willing to 
give of themselves to help preserve the find.
  I also want to recognize and thank Mayor Dan McArthur, the city of 
St. George, Washington County, and the Utah State legislature for their 
efforts to enhance, preserve, and share this heritage area with the 
community now and for generations to come.
  In addition to the Johnsons, I recognize, Suzanne Allen; Dr. Andrew 
Barnum; Herb Basso; Dr. David Borris; Alan Crooks; Lyle Drake; Kenneth 
Hinton; Sharon Isom; unfortunately, now deceased; LaRee Jones; Dr. 
James Kirkland; Dr. Martin Lockley; Dan Matheson; Layton Ott, also 
deceased, Kathy Smith; Darcy Stewart; Marshall Topham; Gary Watts; John 
Willie. They are all members of the Dinosaur AH'torium, a 501 (c) 3 
foundation responsible for funding the project. Advisory members 
include James Hansen, Dr. Jerry Harris, Gary Sanders, with Cliff Green 
and Robert Milder, resident artist.
  Finally, today, I specifically want to recognize and thank the many 
volunteers who have made and are making the Dinosaur Discovery Site at 
Johnson Farm possible. Many of these wonderful individuals have been 
contributing their time and energy for more than 5 years. A tremendous 
thank you to the Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm volunteers. I 
commend each of them.
  2000 volunteers include: Chad Anderson; Josephine Kellejan; T.R. 
Thompson; Andrew Milner; Donnette Hatch; June Barton; Kae Crabtree; 
Nina Schwarze; Karen Rammell; Lee Rammell; Doug Bergen; Richard 
Gardner; Ryan Babcock; Dick Groves; Robert Pritchitt; Klein Adams; 
Rafael Acosta; Ryan Oburn; Hal Arrowood; Jason Skeen; Clyde Terry; 
Vilma Terry; Bev Middleton; Chris Walker; Steve Smith; Helen Salvatore; 
Cindy Greco; Scott Broen; Jereen Hyde; Stevan Duke; Barbara Duke; 
Stacie Wilson; Constance Sherwood; Jacob Hendriks; and Brett Bronson.
  Mr. President, 2001 volunteers: Jim Burns; Lillian Zielke; Barbara 
Hatch; Peggy Wardle; Carol Duley; Gary Watts; Josephine Kellijan; Ember 
Rodgers; Kirk Rehfield; Bill Reynolds; Theresa Walker; Cassandra Lee; 
Lynnie Rolfe; Joel Campbell; Ryan Losee; Chris Gibson; Kyle Fraley; 
John Shaw; Steve Anderson; Drew Gubler; Shelton Heath; Paula Ryan; 
Bernie Yeager; Jill Conner; Candace Crane; Nichole Burton; Austin 
Carter; Dusty Ott; Kirk Richfield; Nate Leifson; Ron Kittelsrud; Maren 
Christensen; Ben Joe Markland; Emily Weidauer; Holly Hult; Carol 
Killian; Scott Woodworth; Brian Barrett; Warren Hoskings; Kevin 
Wiederhold; Autumn Cluff.
  Mr. President, 2002 volunteers: Rudy Johnson; Clay Hopkins; Elizabeth 
Nipperus; Jeff Lingwall; Debbie Woodard; Joyce Proctor; Britton Puki; 
Joe Borden; Melvin Done; Melanie Hackmann; Kathryn VanRoosendaal; Doug 
Griffiths; Charlotte Rice; Angie Hendrickson; Chad Tipton; Laurie 
Barnholt; Aaron Heaton; Kathy Hancock; Carson Blickenstaff; Glen 
Steenbuck; Bev Rhodes; Brigham Mellor; Kami Cox; Kathy Cox; Russ 
Childs; Delbert Vern Chadwick; Beverly Kirk; Matthew Wilkinson; Monte 
Johnson; Darrell Wade; Terri Wade; Sheena Gawer; Barbara Smith; Ken 
Parkes; Darienne McNamara; Kat Duttadway; Kylea Christensen; Jacob Cox; 
Jason Rabbitt; Don Triptow; Bill Yensen; Arlene Yensen; Les Townsend; 
Barbara Townsend; Al Abrams; John Donnell; JoAnn Abrams; Arlea Howell; 
David Kitselmer; Steve Chilow; Cathy Freeman; Duane Freeman; Steven 
Bart.
  Mr. President, 2003 volunteers: Janece Tolber; George D'Apuzzo; Carl 
Berg, Laurie Berg; Myron Hatch; David Slauf; Taylor Birthisel; Linda 
Baldazzi; Bob Baldazzi; Sally Stephenson; Steve Stephenson; Roger Head; 
Bonnie Head; Pat Elliott; Jacqueline Dubois; Jerry Schwantz; Shirley 
Surfas; Pat Vanderwark; Keith Vanderwark; Joan Triptow; Jay Guymon; 
Kilby Andersen; Kelly Bringhurst; Marc Raines; Lisa Raines; Molly 
Swift; Chester Pierce; Dennis Broad; George Mulle; Rena Jensen; Roger 
Taylor; Maynie Begeman; Tobert Begeman; Bal Humble; Paul Wiener; 
Frances Wiener; Anne Bredon; Gail Taylor; Mike Llewellyn; Curtis 
Halliday; Dale Peck; Arlea Howell; Shannon Ducrest; Anne Basham; Brooke 
Ranter; Melissa Thomson; Michelle Bower; Jana Hightower; Brian 
Schlegel; Danny Diamond; Dallas Jones; Andrew Neff; Lindsay Connelley-
Brown.
  Mr. President, 2004 volunteers: Carla Ritter; Sheila Hughes; Don 
Hughes; Tracey O'Kelly; Jerry Harris; Jessica Williams.
  Mr. President, 2005 volunteers: Paula Welker; Connie Welker; Kameron 
Evans; Dick Vos; Rogerta Champlin; Wally Champlin; Richard Berger; 
Justin Moosman; Christine Blum; Lamont Reynolds; Judy D'Apuzzo; Louise 
Snyder; Arleen Stillman; Lorene Reynolds; Freddie Arrighi.
  To these dedicated volunteers and to all of those who will continue 
to volunteer, I say thank you.

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