Former Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch dead at 88

Hatch was the previous president professional tempore of the Senate, the second strongest place within the chamber.
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Former Utah Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, the longest-serving senator in Utah’s historical past, died on Saturday, his basis mentioned. He was 88.

Hatch was surrounded by household in Salt Lake Metropolis when he handed at round 5:30 p.m., in accordance with the Hatch Basis.

“Senator Orrin G. Hatch personified the American Dream,” mentioned Matt Sandgren, government director of the inspiration.

Hatch served within the Senate for 42 years.

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The Hatch Basis sadly broadcasts the passing of Senator Orrin G. Hatch—the previous President Professional Tempore of the USA Senate and the longest-serving Senator in Utah historical past (1977-2019).

To study extra about his unbelievable life, click on right here:https://t.co/XFOMEYbe2lpic.twitter.com/dCGa7ew11f

— Orrin G. Hatch Basis (@OrrinHatch) April 24, 2022

“Born the son of a carpenter and plaster lather, he overcame the poverty of his youth to change into a United States senator. With the hardships of his upbringing at all times recent in his thoughts, he made it his life’s mission to increase freedom and alternative for others—and the outcomes converse for themselves.

“From tax and commerce to spiritual liberty and healthcare, few legislators have had a better affect on American life than Orrin Hatch.”

Sen. Orrin Hatch (left) raises his arm with President Ronald Reagan throughout a Republican rally in 1982.

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Sen. Orrin Hatch and recording artist Smokey Robinson embrace one another earlier than the beginning of the Senate Judiciary Committee listening to on Might 15, 2018.

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Hatch was the previous president professional tempore of the Senate, the second strongest place within the chamber.

He labored with Massachusetts Democrat Ted Kennedy to go the Youngsters’s Well being Insurance coverage Program in 1997. Hatch additionally labored with Iowa Democrat Tom Harkin to go the People With Disabilities Act in 1990.

Senator Chuck Grassley, his former colleague from Iowa, remembered Hatch with a put up on Twitter.

From proper — Senator Orrin Hatch, Joe Biden and lawyer Deval Patrick are seen previous to a affirmation listening to in Washington, DC on March 10, 1994.

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“Unhappy to study of the passing of my good friend Orrin Hatch. I labored intently w Senator Hatch for 40yrs on the [judiciary committee] +20 yrs on Finance cmte we had an excellent friendship he has contributed a lot to public coverage & for the ppl of Utah,” Grassley wrote. “Barbara & I ship our sympathies to his household.”

Hatch leaves behind a spouse and 6 youngsters. He served within the Senate for 42 years, retiring in 2019.

Sen. Orrin Hatch, President Joe Biden (left), Tommy Thompson (heart), and Mark McClellan make an announcement on March 11, 2004 in Washington, DC.

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