(Jerome, ID)U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) applaud the Senate’s unanimous passage of legislation to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the “Representative Maxine Bell Post Office.”
Bell served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 1988 to 2018. During her 15 terms in the Idaho Legislature, Bell also served as the Co-Chair of the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee (JFAC). Bell earned an Associate of Arts in library science from College of Southern Idaho. Bell also attended Idaho State University and worked as a librarian.
“Representative Bell’s wisdom and guidance leading JFAC has had a profound and lasting impact on the fiscal responsibility of the state of Idaho,” said Crapo. “Her prudence extends far past her work in the legislature, making her an esteemed leader in Jerome and beyond.”
“Representative Maxine Bell dedicated her life to serving her community and the people of Idaho,” said Risch. “Her remarkable 30-year tenure in the Idaho legislature brought about great progress for the Magic Valley and strengthened our state. I’m pleased to see the Senate approve the naming of the Representative Maxine Bell Post Office in Jerome, where her legacy will inspire generations of Idahoans.”
“I cannot think of a more deserving person for this honor, said City of Jerome Mayor Dave Davis. “Maxine epitomizes service as indicated by the many years that she represented our community in the Idaho State Legislature. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful person residing in our community. I am blessed to call her a friend and mentor. Thank you Maxine!”
“I am pleased that Senators Crapo and Risch sponsored legislation to honor Representative Maxine Bell,” said College of Southern Idaho President Dean Fisher. “Her life has been dedicated to improving the lives of Idahoans through the power of education. Her life has been, and continues to be, a life of service.”
Bill text can be found here.
