[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15706]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING MAYOR JERRY WASHBURN

 Mr. LEE. Mr. President, the city of Orem recently lost a great 
leader and public servant--Mayor Jerry C. Washburn.
  Mayor Washburn called Orem his home for over 50 years and acted as 
the longest-serving mayor in the city's history. He was known as a 
natural leader who took the time to listen to all opinions, and created 
an environment that encouraged an open exchange of ideas.
  As mayor he focused on enriching the quality of life in Orem, and 
dedicated his time to projects that will benefit generations to come. 
Citywide streetlights, the swimming pools at SCERA Park, Lakeside 
Sports Park, and Nielsen's Grove Park are just a few that residents 
today and in the future will enjoy.
  Mayor Washburn also served as chairman of the Utah County 
Transportation Planning Organization, chairman of the Utah County Board 
of Health, and was a founding board member of the Utah Lake Commission. 
His life was truly devoted to serving his community, his church, and 
his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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