[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 138 (Wednesday, October 26, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11914-S11915]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
THANKING THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED SUPPORT THE DINOSAUR DISCOVERY SITE AT
JOHNSON FARM
Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to all the men and
women in Washington County, UT whose hard work and diligence have made
and are making the Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm such a
success. These dedicated volunteers are helping to protect and display
an asset of great value not only to Utah but to the Nation.
The history of this discovery is fascinating. A few years ago,
retired optometrist Dr. Sheldon Johnson was preparing his farm site for
development and as he turned over the earth, he discovered tracks of
early residents of Washington County--very early residents, in fact.
Dinosaur tracks dating back to the Jurassic period of history were
uncovered. They are being preserved and are bringing economic and
historic benefit to St. George, Washington County, UT, and the Nation.
To date, visitors from 68 nations and all 50 States have visited the
site.
I want to recognize and thank Dr. Sheldon and LaVerna Johnson who
discovered the tracks and then donated the land to preserve this
heritage. The Johnsons have made it all possible. Linda Sappington,
Washington County volunteer coordinator, aided by volunteer supervisors
Kae Crabtree and Carole Chadwick began in February 2000 to bring
together individuals who cared about the tracks and who were willing to
give of themselves to help preserve the find.
I also want to recognize and thank Mayor Dan McArthur, the city of
St. George, Washington County, and the Utah State legislature for their
efforts to enhance, preserve, and share this heritage area with the
community now and for generations to come.
In addition to the Johnsons, I recognize, Suzanne Allen; Dr. Andrew
Barnum; Herb Basso; Dr. David Borris; Alan Crooks; Lyle Drake; Kenneth
Hinton; Sharon Isom; unfortunately, now deceased; LaRee Jones; Dr.
James Kirkland; Dr. Martin Lockley; Dan Matheson; Layton Ott, also
deceased, Kathy Smith; Darcy Stewart; Marshall Topham; Gary Watts; John
Willie. They are all members of the Dinosaur
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AH'torium, a 501 (c) 3 foundation responsible for funding the project.
Advisory members include James Hansen, Dr. Jerry Harris, Gary Sanders,
with Cliff Green and Robert Milder, resident artist.
Finally, today, I specifically want to recognize and thank the many
volunteers who have made and are making the Dinosaur Discovery Site at
Johnson Farm possible. Many of these wonderful individuals have been
contributing their time and energy for more than 5 years. A tremendous
thank you to the Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm volunteers. I
commend each of them.
2000 volunteers include: Chad Anderson; T.R. Thompson; Andrew Milner;
Donnette Hatch; June Barton; Kae Crabtree; Nina Schwarze; Karen
Rammell; Lee Rammell; Doug Bergen; Richard Gardner; Ryan Babcock; Dick
Groves; Robert Pritchitt; Klein Adams; Rafael Acosta; Ryan Oburn; Hal
Arrowood; Jason Skeen; Clyde Terry; Vilma Terry; Bev Middleton; Chris
Walker; Steve Smith; Helen Salvatore; Cindy Greco; Scott Broen; Jereen
Hyde; Stevan Duke; Barbara Duke; Stacie Wilson; Constance Sherwood;
Jacob Hendriks; and Brett Bronson.
Mr. President, 2001 volunteers: Jim Burns; Lillian Zielke; Barbara
Hatch; Peggy Wardle; Carol Duley; Gary Watts; Josephine Kellijan; Ember
Rodgers; Kirk Rehfield; Bill Reynolds; Theresa Walker; Cassandra Lee;
Lynnie Rolfe; Joel Campbell; Ryan Losee; Chris Gibson; Kyle Fraley;
John Shaw; Steve Anderson; Drew Gubler; Shelton Heath; Paula Ryan;
Bernie Yeager; Jill Conner; Candace Crane; Nichole Burton; Austin
Carter; Dusty Ott; Kirk Richfield; Nate Leifson; Ron Kittelsrud; Maren
Christensen; Ben Joe Markland; Emily Weidauer; Holly Hult; Carol
Killian; Scott Woodworth; Brian Barrett; Warren Hoskings; Kevin
Wiederhold; Autumn Cluff.
Mr. President, 2002 volunteers: Rudy Johnson; Clay Hopkins; Elizabeth
Nipperus; Jeff Lingwall; Debbie Woodard; Joyce Proctor; Britton Puki;
Joe Borden; Melvin Done; Melanie Hackmann; Kathryn VanRoosendaal; Doug
Griffiths; Charlotte Rice; Angie Hendrickson; Chad Tipton; Laurie
Barnholt; Aaron Heaton; Kathy Hancock; Carson Blickenstaff; Glen
Steenbuck; Bev Rhodes; Brigham Mellor; Kami Cox; Kathy Cox; Russ
Childs; Delbert Vern Chadwick; Beverly Kirk; Matthew Wilkinson; Monte
Johnson; Darrell Wade; Terri Wade; Sheena Gawer; Barbara Smith; Ken
Parkes; Darienne McNamara; Kat Duttadway; Kylea Christensen; Jacob Cox;
Jason Rabbitt; Don Triptow; Bill Yensen; Arlene Yensen; Les Townsend;
Barbara Townsend; Al Abrams; John Donnell; JoAnn Abrams; Arlea Howell;
David Kitselmer; Steve Chilow; Cathy Freeman; Duane Freeman; Steven
Bart.
Mr. President, 2003 volunteers: Janece Tolber; George D'Apuzzo; Carl
Berg, Laurie Berg; Myron Hatch; David Slauf; Taylor Birthisel; Linda
Baldazzi; Bob Baldazzi; Sally Stephenson; Steve Stephenson; Roger Head;
Bonnie Head; Pat Elliott; Jacqueline Dubois; Jerry Schwantz; Shirley
Surfas; Pat Vanderwark; Keith Vanderwark; Joan Triptow; Jay Guymon;
Kilby Andersen; Kelly Bringhurst; Marc Raines; Lisa Raines; Molly
Swift; Chester Pierce; Dennis Broad; George Mulle; Rena Jensen; Roger
Taylor; Maynie Begeman; Tobert Begeman; Bal Humble; Paul Wiener;
Frances Wiener; Anne Bredon; Gail Taylor; Mike Llewellyn; Curtis
Halliday; Dale Peck; Arlea Howell; Shannon Ducrest; Anne Basham; Brooke
Ranter; Melissa Thomson; Michelle Bower; Jana Hightower; Brian
Schlegel; Danny Diamond; Dallas Jones; Andrew Neff; Lindsay Connelley-
Brown.
Mr. President, 2004 volunteers: Carla Ritter; Sheila Hughes; Don
Hughes; Tracey O'Kelly; Jerry Harris; Jessica Williams.
Mr. President, 2005 volunteers: Paula Welker; Connie Welker; Kameron
Evans; Dick Vos; Rogerta Champlin; Wally Champlin; Richard Berger;
Justin Moosman; Christine Blum; Lamont Reynolds; Judy D'Apuzzo; Louise
Snyder; Arleen Stillman; Lorene Reynolds; Freddie Arrighi.
To these dedicated volunteers and to all of those who will continue
to volunteer, I say thank you.
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