[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 11527]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      REMEMBERING RICHARD EARDLEY

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the life of 
Dick Eardley, who will be remembered as a man who cared deeply about 
his loved ones and community and worked hard to make a difference on 
their behalf.
  As mayor for more than a decade, he was the longest serving mayor of 
Boise and was successful in enriching the city. During his time as 
mayor, he focused on revitalizing the city and worked extensively with 
business and community leaders to draw more commerce into downtown 
Boise. Those efforts led later to both a vibrant downtown core and to 
the development of the Boise Towne Square Mall, preservation of Boise's 
historic North End, creation of the Boise Arts Commission and bringing 
the World Center for Birds of Prey to Boise. He was also involved in 
many other local advancements, including the Greenbelt, the Senior 
Citizens Center, the parks, and Warm Springs Golf Course.
  In addition to his public service, Dick had a career as a newsman. In 
his hometown of Baker City, OR, Dick worked in radio before moving to 
Idaho, where he went to work as a reporter covering sports and news for 
the Idaho Statesman. He then went on to work for KBOI-Channel 2 and 
KBOI-670. He announced high school sports and worked as a sportscaster 
and news executive. His reporting and work as city councilman and mayor 
earned many honors and recognitions.
  Dick was an extraordinary individual who moved forward from a modest, 
Depression-era beginning in pursuit of his dreams. He had an 
exceptional way of connecting with people, which is likely why he had 
so many friends and acquaintances who admired and respected him. He had 
a deep love and devotion for his wife, Pat, of 57 years, who passed 
away 5 years ago, and he was a caring, giving and supportive father. 
Dick was also a natural athlete, who played semi-pro baseball and was 
known for his fondness and knack for golf.
  I extend my condolences to Dick's loved ones, including his three 
sons, Randy, Rick and Ron; six grandchildren, and two great-
grandchildren. Dick's example of respectful sincere, humble, benevolent 
service and hard work will endure.

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