[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18153]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO DR. J. KENT MARLOR OF REXBURG, IDAHO

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 13, 2006

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. J. Kent 
Marlor of Rexburg, Idaho. On August 24, 2006, Dr. Marlor retired from a 
43-year career as a professor of Political Science at Ricks College and 
later Brigham Young University--Idaho.
  Throughout his career, Dr. Marlor has proven himself to be a 
significant member of the academic community. His contributions have 
included detailed and important research and publications regarding the 
government's role in wildlife and public land management. Just as 
important as his intellectual contributions, Dr. Marlor has greatly 
contributed to the future of his students. He has been an advisor, 
guide, and most importantly a friend to countless students pursuing 
their educations. Due to Dr. Marlor's tireless concern for his 
students' wellbeing, many of them have gone on to a variety of 
successful careers in government, law, and education. In fact, several 
of his former students have been employed here on Capitol Hill and in 
other branches and departments of the government.
  Dr. Marlor has positively contributed to the youth of Idaho not only 
through his teaching career, but also through his dedicated service in 
the Boy Scouts of America. For twenty-five years Dr. Marlor, an Eagle 
Scout himself, has selflessly served as a scoutmaster and on several 
scouting committees. For his devoted service, he has been awarded the 
prestigious Silver Beaver Award by the Boy Scouts of America.
  Dr. Marlor's contributions have extended to Idaho's great natural 
environment as well. He has been a lifelong outdoor enthusiast and for 
many years has selflessly donated his time and efforts to conservation 
and wildlife management in Idaho. Dr. Marlor has served as a chairman 
on the Idaho Wildlife Council, the Idaho Fish and Game Advisory 
Committee, and he is currently the president of the Idaho Wildlife 
Federation. Due to his leadership in this field, Idahoans for 
generations to come can be ensured a continuation of Idaho's rugged 
outdoor legacy.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have such a distinguished and dedicated 
constituent residing within Idaho's 2nd Congressional District. It is 
dedicated educators and volunteers like Dr. Marlor that ensure the 
continued success of our great nation. His contributions have been 
immeasurable. Men like Dr. Marlor rarely rest, and I am certain he will 
continue to positively contribute to Idaho and the Nation in his 
retirement.

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