Montanan of the Month Archives - Senator Steve Daines

Daines Honors Montanans of the Month: The Montana National Guard Family & Military Readiness Group

January 28, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized the Montana National Guard Military & Family Readiness Group as Montanans of the Month for their commitment to supporting and providing resources to soldiers, airmen, and their families. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the recipient’s honor into the Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines’ “Montanan of the Month” program by calling his office at 202-224-2651 or filling out the submission form on his website HERE. The following is

Daines Honors Montanan of the Month: Lieutenant Kirby Dempster

December 22, 2025

U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Lieutenant Kirby Dempster as Montanan of the Month for his service with the Fergus County Sheriff’s Office and his courage in the face of a daunting diagnosis. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, every month Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. To recommend a Montanan click HERE. The following is a statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT KIRBY DEMPSTER Mr. Daines, Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Lieutenant Kirby Dempster of the Fergus County

Daines Honors Montanans of the Month: The Montana Army National Guard Aviation Crews

October 31, 2025

U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Montana’s Army National Guard aviation crews for their selfless and heroic service during a series of life-saving rescue missions. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, every month Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. To recommend a Montanan click HERE. The following is a statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE TO THE MONTANA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AVIATION CREWS Mr. Daines, Mr. President, today I have the distinct honor of recognizing the Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG) Aviation Crews as “Montanans of the Month”

Daines Honors Montanans of the Month: Jay and Susan Wood of Powell County

September 2, 2025

U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Jay and Susan Wood of Powell County for their tireless dedication to ensuring Montana’s veterans never go hungry and for their extraordinary service through the Southwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, every month Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. To recommend a Montanan click HERE. The following is a statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE TO JAY AND SUSAN WOOD OF POWELL COUNTY Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, today I have the distinct honor

Daines Honors Montanan of the Month: Trevick Udelhoven of Fergus County

January 31, 2025

U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized four-year-old Trevick Udelhoven of Fergus County as Montanan of the Month for his courage as he battles a life-threatening seizure disorder. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the recipient’s honor into the Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines’ “Montanan of the Month” program by calling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or filling out the submission form on Daines’ website HERE. The following is the tribute Daines submitted to the Congressional Record to honor Trevick Udelhoven: TRIBUTE TO

Daines Honors Montanan of the Month: James Fauth of Phillips County

October 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized James Fauth of Phillips County for his record-breaking chinook salmon he caught while boating on Fort Peck Lake. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the recipient’s honor into the Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for his “Montanan of the Month” program by calling his office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on his website: HERE. The following is the tribute Daines submitted to the Congressional Record to honor James Fauth: TRIBUTE TO JAMES FAUTH OF PHILLIPS

Daines Honors Montanan of the Month: Jenifer Powell of Ravalli County

July 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Jenifer Powell of Ravalli County for her dedication to sharing Montana’s rich and vibrant history with her seventh grade students in the Bitterroot Valley. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, Daines each month highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines’ “Montanan of the Month” program by calling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines’ website: HERE. The following is the tribute Daines submitted to the Congressional Record to

Daines Honors Montanan of the Month: Gerald “Jerry” Marks of Missoula County

March 4, 2024

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Gerald “Jerry” W. Marks of Missoula County for his service to his community during his tenure as the county’s longest-serving employee. Through his “Montanan of the Week” initiative, Daines each month will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines’ “Montanan of the Month” program by calling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines’ website: HERE. The following is the tribute Daines submitted to the Congressional Record to

Daines Honors Montanan of the Month for October: Sherm Anderson of Powell County

October 30, 2023

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Sherm Anderson of Powell County for his long-standing dedication to Montana’s timber industry, carrying out his family’s entrepreneurial spirit in his hometown of Deer Lodge and for selflessly serving the greater Powell County community. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the recipient’s honor into the Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines’ “Montanan of the Month” program by calling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines’ website: HERE.

Daines Honors Montanan of the Month for September: Chad Bauer of Missoula County

September 29, 2023

Mr. Bauer Teaches Hunter Education Courses in Montana U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Chad Bauer of Missoula County for his commitment to stewarding safe and ethical practices among the next generation of Montana sportsmen and women. Last month, the Biden administration moved to defund school hunting and shooting programs, like the courses Mr. Bauer teaches. Following pressure from Daines, this week the Administration announced they will not be moving forward with their plan to shut down these classes. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the recipient’s honor into the Congressional Record, the document that reflects

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