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ID SCR138
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/18/2020
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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John Rosholt was born in Lewiston, Idaho, graduated from the University of Idaho with a law degree, and practiced law in Twin Falls beginning in 1964.
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Rosholt became an authority on Idaho water law, drafted numerous state statutes, served as president of the National Water Resources Association, and represented irrigation delivery entities for over 40 years.
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Rosholt played a key role in rebuilding American Falls, Jackson Lake, and Milner dams, and was instrumental in the Snake River Basin Adjudication including the Fort Hall and Nez Perce Tribal Water Rights Agreements.
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Rosholt received multiple awards including the Idaho State Bar Association Distinguished Lawyer Award, was inducted into the University of Idaho Alumni Hall of Fame in 2013, Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016, and Idaho Water Users Association Karen Joy Edwards Hall of Fame in 2020.
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The Water Law Collection at the Idaho State Law Library, jointly managed by the Idaho Supreme Court and University of Idaho College of Law, shall be renamed the "John Rosholt Memorial Water Law Collection."
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature, recognizing and honoring the remarkable life of John Rosholt and his commitment and contributions to the people and the State of Idaho, and designating the water law collection at the Idaho State Law Library as the John Rosholt Memorial Water Law Collection.
JOHN ROSHOLT
Last Action
Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Secretary of State
3/18/2020