Senator Hatch has twenty-three grandchildren -- and counting. Despite his hectic Senate schedule, Orrin's top priority is spending quality time with his family.

Fast facts for Orrin Grant Hatch:

Personal
Birth date: March 22, 1934
Parents: Jesse and Helen Hatch
Wife: Elaine Hansen Hatch
Children: Six (Brent, Marcia, Scott, Kimberly, Alysa, Jess)
Grandchildren: Twenty-three
Great-grandchildren: One
Place of residence: Salt Lake City
Favorite sports team: Utah Jazz 

Education
University of Pittsburgh , J.D., 1962
Brigham Young University , B.A. (history), 1959                 
Baldwin Public High School , 1952

Professional
Attorney, Pringle, Bredin, and Martin ( Pittsburgh ), 1962-1969
Attorney, various firms ( Salt Lake City ), 1969-1976
U.S. Senator from Utah , 1977-present