May 6, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3089 Earlier this month I also presented bon dioxide. This means less acid rain- In the 1990s Earl was a driving force to Bill: the Combat Action Ribbon, causing sulfur dioxide and nitrous in helping to bring the Winter Olympic Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit oxide going into the air. Games to Salt Lake City. His willing- Commendation Ribbon with one Bronze This innovation and activism marks ness to build -class facilities to Star, and the Meritorious Unit Com- tremendous progress toward a more help stage the games cannot be over- mendation with One Bronze Star sustainable environment. looked as one of the key factors in the These decorations are small tokens, If we fail to protect our natural re- utmost success of the 2002 Winter but they are powerful symbols of true sources, we risk the health of citizens, Olympics. His contributions will never heroism. Sacrifice. And dedication to the viability of our coastal areas, and be forgotten. service. the productivity of our State’s farms, Earl and Carol loved the land and en- These medals are presented on behalf forests, and fisheries. We risk our long- joyed spending time at their ranches or of a grateful nation.∑ term economic and national security. property throughout the West. He f Yet we know that choosing between loved to hike, bike, fish, or just enjoy economic growth and environmental in our wonderful part of the DAY protections is a false choice. world. He had a great reverence for the ∑ Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, on Despite our population growing by 50 beauty of our country and always 22, 1970—after years of planning—Earth percent in the past 40 years and the sought to build edifices that paid trib- Day activities stretched from college number of cars on the road having dou- ute to that splendor. campuses, to city parks, to community bled over that same time, our air is Utah and our Nation lost a truly halls across the country. now 60 percent cleaner than at the great business leader and giant of a The landscape has changed since stu- time of the first Earth Day in 1970. man when Earl left this earthly exist- dents, activists, and environmentalists Done right, our Nation can become ence. I know that many people will celebrated the first Earth Day. That energy independent, improve its global truly miss his strength, leadership, and citizen call to action spurred a new competitiveness, and create new jobs commitment to excellence. I will miss season of environmental protections and technologies for our workforce. As all of those things, but I will also miss that have improved the health of our we plant the seeds for economic a cherished friend. I am grateful for the Nation’s air, lands, rivers, and the growth—for new jobs in new indus- relationship Earl and I have enjoyed Great Lakes. tries—we are also planting the seeds for many years and the support and Just several decades ago, polluted air for a cleaner, more sustainable envi- wisdom he always shared. and water threatened the public health ronment. Elaine and I convey our deepest sym- and safety of our Nation. The Cuya- The students and parents of the Or- pathies to Carol and their family. May hoga River in Cleveland had caught on egon City School District are a re- our Heavenly Father bless them with fire and oil spills marred the beaches of minder that taking steps to protect our peace and comfort at this time. The Santa Barbara. air and water is something that we do contributions and impact Earl made on These catastrophic events served as every day, not just on . his family, his community, Utah and catalysts that established the Environ- Earth Day reminds us of our ability our Nation will be felt and appreciated mental Protection Agency, EPA, and our history of innovation and per- for generations to come.∑ passed the Clean Air and Clean Water severance to protect our environment f Acts, and formed a public and political for current and future generations.∑ RECOGNIZING EXCEPTIONAL consciousness of the need to safeguard f our environment. NEVADA MOTHERS Today, the Cuyahoga River—44 years TRIBUTE TO EARL HOLDING ∑ Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I after the fire—is cleaner and healthier, ∑ Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate Mrs. Zan Peter- more than 60 different fish species are wish to pay special tribute to a man I son Hyer, who has been recognized as thriving, and countless families are have admired for many years, Earl the 2013 Nevada Mother of the Year, again enjoying its natural beauty. Holding. Sadly, Earl passed away April and Mrs. Montsdarrat Wadsworth for Today, Earth Day is celebrated 19, 2013 leaving behind a lasting legacy being named the 2013 Nevada Young around the world. that garnered the respect of many Mother of the Year. These two out- Now communities across Ohio and throughout our State and Nation. standing mothers have been honored the Nation are spurring on the next Earl was a Utah icon—a businessman for their commitment to strengthening generation of environmental innova- who reached the highest echelons of the moral and spiritual foundations of tion. the business world—yet spent time to the family and home. Seeds planted in places such as Or- help people from all walks of life, and These exceptional Nevada mothers egon, OH—a city just east of Toledo in in many pursuits and interests. His have received this designation from the northwest Ohio—are beginning to work ethic is legendary. From a young American Mothers, Inc. of Nevada, a grow. age, Earl put in long days at whatever nonprofit interfaith organization dedi- To reduce energy costs, the Oregon business he pursued, and he was truly cated to honoring motherhood while of- City School District partnered with the an example of someone who wasn’t fering support to mothers in the State Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority afraid to roll up his sleeves and get his of Nevada. American Mothers, Inc. is to transition away from traditional hands dirty—right along with his em- the official sponsor of Mother’s Day electricity to wind and solar power. Or- ployees. and the Mother of the Year. egon City Schools set up wind turbines In 1949 Earl married his life’s partner As a mother of five children and four at Clay High School and Eisenhower and eternal sweetheart, Carol Orme. grandchildren, Mrs. Hyer has dem- Middle School. They installed solar Their marriage was a testament to onstrated the great responsibility of panels on the roofs of Jerusalem and their partnership as companions—at motherhood and dedication to living Starr Elementary Schools. And these work and at home. Carol was almost and teaching her children outstanding innovative investments have paid off. always found at the side of Earl work- qualities, such as love, understanding, In just 10 days in October, Clay Cam- ing the land, running hotels, and rais- courage, service, and compassion. As a pus’s wind turbine, Power Wind 56, pro- ing children. They are the proud par- recipient of this award, Mrs. Hyer will duced 149 percent of campus energy ents of three children and twelve help deliver this message about moth- needs. All computers, all lights, all grandchildren whom they deeply love. erhood to community organizations in kitchen activity, and fans on Clay Earl’s strength as a business leader Southern Nevada and throughout the Campus are now wind-powered. This in- has been witnessed by many employees State. I wish her all the best in her fu- cludes the administration building, bus he tutored and led in many successful ture endeavors and congratulate her on garage, and maintenance building at and important companies including the this well-deserved award. the stadium. Besides saving on energy Little America and Grand America ho- Mrs. Wadsworth is also a devoted and costs, as of 21, the school dis- tels, the Snowbasin Ski Resort, and honorable mother. She and her hus- trict is producing 800 fewer tons of car- Sinclair Oil. band are raising 10 children in

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