A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.
Dirk Kempthorne: Honoring a Life of Public Service
The Senate has officially passed this resolution to honor the life of former Senator Dirk Arthur Kempthorne. Because the Senate has already agreed to the measure, there are no further actions scheduled for this bill. It is now considered complete.
Legislative Progress
The Senate has already considered and agreed to this resolution to honor their former colleague.
Key Points
- The Senate officially recognized the life and career of Dirk Kempthorne, who passed away after decades of serving Idaho and the nation. He held several major offices, including Mayor of Boise, United States Senator, and Governor of Idaho.
- While serving in the Senate, he helped pass laws that made drinking water safer and reduced the burden of federal rules on local towns. He was known for his ability to work with both parties to get things done for his home state and the country.
- As Governor, he focused on improving Idaho's roads and making sure every child could read well by the third grade. He also created new state offices to protect the environment and manage wildlife like wolves and grizzly bears.
- Later in his career, he served as the Secretary of the Interior, where he managed the nation's public lands. In his final years, he worked to support military families and helped provide scholarships for the crew of the Navy ship named Idaho.
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Milestones
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.
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