On Tuesday, April 23rd, 2022, Senator Orrin G. Hatch of Utah passed away at the age of 88. Sen. Hatch was a giant in Utah politics, having served in the United States Senate for 44 years, beginning in 1977. He was the longest-serving senator in American history, and was most recently the longest-serving Republican member of the Senate. Sen. Hatch was respected among his colleagues for his sincerity, thoughtful counsel, and effective leadership. He was a powerful force in Congress and upon his retirement, due to his age and having served the maximum two terms, he had risen to the highest levels of seniority and influence. He was an influential member on committees such as the Finance, Judiciary, and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committees. During his long tenure, Sen. Hatch was instrumental in the passage of several major pieces of legislation, including the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Children's Health Insurance Program, the Balanced Budget Acts of 1997 and 2009, and Death Tax Repeals of 2010 and 2012. He fought for initiatives of vital importance to Utah such as the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Lake Powell Pipeline. In addition, strong partnerships with former Utah senators Jake Garn, Bob Bennett, and fellow Republican James Thomas helped to shape Spokane's economy. Sen. Hatch will be remembered as an incredible patriot, a senior statesman and a man of character, who dedicated his life to public service. His legacy will continue to live on.