"Beyond his public service, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy came from time spent with family and the people he met along the way."
"Dirk was one of the finest public servants I ever knew because he was one of the finest men. He was considerate, smart, and capable."
"As Secretary of the Interior, he was an effective steward of our natural resources, and in 2008, he insisted that the polar bear should be listed as a threatened species."
Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho Governor and U.S. Interior Secretary, passed away at 74 in Boise. He was diagnosed with colon cancer last year. Kempthorne served as Boise's mayor, revitalizing downtown and later became a U.S. Senator. He authored significant legislation during his Senate tenure and was appointed Interior Secretary by President George W. Bush. Kempthorne was known for his dedication to public service and family, leaving a legacy of effective stewardship of natural resources despite criticism from environmentalists.
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