By Sean Moloughney, Editor04.25.22
Senator Orrin G. Hatch (1934-2022) was instrumental in raising the framework of today’s dietary supplement industry as a principal author of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). “Utah’s political godfather,” according to The Salt Lake Tribune, Hatch served in the U.S. Senate for 42 years (1977 to 2019), longer than any other Republican. He died at the age of 88 while surrounded by his family in Salt Lake City on Apr. 23.
"I had the good fortune to meet the Senator 45 years ago, working on his staff,” said Loren Israelsen, president of the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), which is based in Salt Lake City. “As I reflected on his life and extraordinary legislative career I felt a great sense of gratitude for that fortuitous time in Washington, which changed the course of my own career and life experience. Many others no doubt feel the same.”
“To some he is an iconic name, the champion of our industry who created the framework for a thriving industry,” Israels
"I had the good fortune to meet the Senator 45 years ago, working on his staff,” said Loren Israelsen, president of the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), which is based in Salt Lake City. “As I reflected on his life and extraordinary legislative career I felt a great sense of gratitude for that fortuitous time in Washington, which changed the course of my own career and life experience. Many others no doubt feel the same.”
“To some he is an iconic name, the champion of our industry who created the framework for a thriving industry,” Israels
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