On the recordJune 10, 2010
Last week, former Congressman Arthur A. Link who served in the 92nd Congress passed away. One week earlier, he celebrated his 96th birthday and 71st wedding anniversary with his beloved wife, Grace. Mr. Link held elected office in North Dakota for 34 years, including the State legislature, in the Congress, and as Governor from 1973 to 1980. Not bad for someone with an 8th grade education who farmed and ranched in the sparsely populated northwestern part of our State. Art Link's importance to North Dakota is significant not just for his time in public office but for his 30 years of exemplary activity he and Grace spent after Governor, remaining deeply engaged in North Dakota activities. He is remembered for his rock-solid values of integrity, decency, humility, and a deep sense that we are passing stewards of the land whose responsibility is to make certain things are in good shape for those who follow.
