[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 17247]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



      ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
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                         TRIBUTE TO CLAY LARKIN

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 
outstanding work of Clay Larkin, who is retiring after serving for 13 
years as Mayor of Post Falls, ID.
  Mayor Larkin has dedicated immense time and covered considerable 
ground serving the people of Post Falls. He has devoted nearly 18 years 
to advancing the community, and Post Falls has thrived under his 
leadership. He served on the city council for 5 years before becoming 
mayor. As a strong and consistent advocate for the city, he helped 
bring considerable commerce to the area. His efforts also helped 
establish a foundation for further economic development and 
infrastructure improvements.
  Additionally, under his leadership, community resources, including a 
library, city hall and police station, have been constructed, and he 
has worked to protect essential resources. Further, he has invested 
time and effort into emphasizing opportunities for youth, who are the 
future of our communities, State, and Nation. Mayor Larkin's work has 
understandably been recognized through numerous awards and honors. He 
is acknowledged for his devotion to making progress, his ability to 
adapt to changes, and his perseverance.
  Post Falls and Idaho have been blessed to benefit from Clay's sound 
leadership. I thank Clay Larkin for his exceptional service, 
congratulate him on his retirement, and wish him all the best. I hope 
that retirement provides him more time with loved ones and the time for 
fishing he so greatly deserves.

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