Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Honors Commendation topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Senate commends Kimber family for 'Operation Toy Bomber' shipments to Iraqi children
Summary
The Utah Senate read a commendation honoring the Charles Kimber family of Tremonton for organizing 'Operation Toy Bomber' to send toys to children in Iraq; the citation recognized community fundraising and the Tremonton post office's role.
On the floor the Senate recognized the Charles Kimber family of Tremonton for organizing 'Operation Toy Bomber,' a charitable effort to collect and ship toys to children near Kirkuk, Iraq. Senator Knudson introduced the family and read a citation prepared by the chamber.
The citation recounts that Chief Warrant Officer Jared Kimber and crew dropped toys and supplies to village children, which inspired an eight‑month community effort to collect donations and ship packages. The citation notes the Tremonton post office’s coordination, local and national media attention, and community contributions (sponsors said the community paid roughly $1.50 per pound for shipping during peak periods).
The Senate granted leave to have the citation read and individually introduced family members who were present for recognition.
