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January 24, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E85 IN APPRECIATION OF JOHN his beloved Oregon State Beavers alongside leagues as a hard worker, dependable team- TENSEN’S SERVICE TO IDAHO his family of Julie, Kristyn, Cole, Brad, Oliver mate, and humble leader. AND CITY OF BOISE and Max. On a personal note, Jack Stanton was my I am proud to honor John’s service and look friend. He was always quick with a smile and HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON forward to staying in touch with him and his an encouraging word. And he was one of my OF IDAHO family. most trusted advisors on issues impacting the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f insurance industry. I will miss him. He will be mourned most by those who Tuesday, January 24, 2017 TRIBUTE TO THE DIRECTOR OF knew him best, and he will be missed by all. Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to THE ALDEN B. DOWN MUSEUM Jack is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, thank John Tensen for his service to the State OF SCIENCE AND ART BRUCE Hattie Mae Stanton, his daughters Deborah of Idaho and specifically the City of Boise. The WINSLOW Kay Coats and Wendy Lou Haines, his three opportunity to work with John has been an ab- grandsons Joseph David Haines, Daniel Jack- solute pleasure for me personally, and for my HON. JOHN R. MOOLENAAR son Haines, and Jessie Coats, his twin sister staff. OF MICHIGAN Janet Byer, his son-in-law R. Dean Coates, John started working for the City of Boise in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and many nieces and nephews to whom I give 1986 and has served in several capacities my deepest sympathies. Mrs. Stanton, your Tuesday, January 24, 2017 ranging from Civil Engineer to Interim Public husband was a great man who had a pro- Works Director. For the last 14 years, John Mr. MOOLENAAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today found impact on countless Hoosiers, and his served as City Engineer which allowed him to to pay tribute to Bruce Winslow, the Director life should be an inspiration to us all. directly oversee projects that we benefit from of the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and f every day. Art, upon his retirement. One initiative I was fortunate enough to Bruce was born and raised in Midland and HONORING WILLIAM TRUITT work with John on, was the geothermal heat has kept his heart in his hometown. After project which expanded to Boise State Univer- graduating from CMU he went on to attend the HON. SAM GRAVES sity in 2012. With John’s expertise and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, where OF MISSOURI collaboration between Boise State, the Depart- he honed his skills as an artist. After grad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of Energy, and the Department of Hous- uating in 1988, he found employment at the Tuesday, January 24, 2017 ing and Urban Development, 600,000 square Midland Art Council, which later became the Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I feet of building space on campus is now heat- Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art. proudly pause to recognize William Truitt. Wil- ed with clean and affordable geothermal en- When starting his career he was the Coordi- liam is a very special young man who has ex- ergy. It was an honor to work alongside John nator of Public Relations for nine years, be- emplified the finest qualities of citizenship and to make this possible. came the Curatorial Director and quickly after leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Another project where John played a central that the Director of the Museum. Since he Scouts of America, Troop 81, and earning the role, was the recently completed Dixie Drain took the helm in 1997, Bruce has taken the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Project. In Idaho, water is life and even the museum in many rewarding directions that William has been very active with his troop, smallest water issue can be fraught with com- have brought interest back into museum from participating in many scout activities. Over the plexities. That is why the Dixie Drain Project is unconventional museum goers. He has helped many years William has been involved with considered a success, not only here in Idaho, many see how science and art play a vital role scouting, he has not only earned numerous but as an example the entire nation can look in everyone lives. Now, during his final days merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- to when addressing water quality issues. as director, the museum is holding a new ex- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Wil- Thanks to John’s innovative engineering, the hibit just for him, ‘‘35 Years: The Bruce Wins- liam has contributed to his community through city was able to come up with a sound solu- low Retrospective.’’ It is to celebrate his life in his Eagle Scout project. tion to divert the water from the drains into the arts, his family and his career. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in settling ponds to remove phosphorus which Bruce has been especially helpful to Michi- commending William Truitt for his accomplish- would enter back into the river system. While gan’s Fourth District, ensuring its participation ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for the project was far more intricate than this in the Annual Congressional Art Competition his efforts put forth in achieving the highest simple explanation, the underlying point is the for many years. During that time, not only has distinction of Eagle Scout. same—John saved the city and ratepayers Bruce built an exhibit to showcase the artists’ countless dollars with exceptional results. This work from throughout the district, but he has f is the ultimate example of federal, state, and also served as an integral member of the Art KARI’S LAW ACT OF 2017 local partnership and would not be possible Competition Committee as a judge, helping without John. select the piece to be displayed in the United SPEECH OF There are many more projects that highlight States Capitol building. He also has given of HON. ANNA G. ESHOO John’s incredible work. We all know these his time and talents to help coordinate a spe- OF CALIFORNIA sites including the Boise Whitewater Park cial ceremony to honor all of the participants. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where technicians shape the perfect wave dur- On behalf of the Fourth Congressional Dis- ing the summer and the brand new Esther trict of Michigan, I am honored today to recog- Monday, January 23, 2017 Simplot Park that is truly a gem for the city. nize Bruce Winslow for his lifetime of work in Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support However, what is equally impressive to his the arts and for his commitment to the people of H.R. 582, Kari’s Law Act of 2017. legacy here in Boise is what he plans to do of Midland. H.R. 582 addresses a very serious problem. after. f The bill requires Multi-Line Telephone Sys- This fall, John will follow his family to Belize tems to provide direct dialing to 9–1–1. The where his son-in-law’s foundation, Restoration JACK STANTON bill is named after Kari Hunt who was trag- Smile, will provide dental and oral surgeries to ically murdered by her estranged husband in patients that need it most. However, John will HON. LUKE MESSER a hotel room while her daughter tried to dial make the journey so the local communities OF INDIANA 9–1–1 but could not get help because the can draw on his expertise in the areas of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Multi-Line Telephone System required a prefix water quality and sewer systems. John cer- to be dialed first. tainly has earned a quiet retirement, yet his Tuesday, January 24, 2017 When we dial 9–1–1 from a hotel or office— ambition compels his desire to continue serv- Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to when seconds matter—we shouldn’t have to ing and for that, we are all grateful. honor a dear friend, Jack Stanton, who dial ‘‘9’’ or some other prefix to get help. I My staff and I consider it an honor to have passed away last Friday in Anderson, Indiana. strongly support the overall goals of this bill worked with John Tensen. His institutional Jack was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on which is identical to legislation passed by the knowledge and creative engineering are a leg- November 3, 1935. He served in the U.S. full House in the 114th Congress by voice acy to the City of Boise and we are touched Army, the U.S. Navy, and dedicated fifty-five vote. by his work. I wish him and his family the best years of his life to the Indianapolis Life Insur- I also think location accuracy for Multi-Line in retirement and I hope he finds time to watch ance Company. He was known by his col- Telephone Systems is just as important. 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