Category: Montanan of the Month

Daines Honors November Montanan of the Month: Les Gilman of Madison County

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Les Gilman of Madison County for his longstanding dedication to protecting the land and people that make up Ruby Valley. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines 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 a statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE

Daines Honors September Montanan of the Month: CHERYL HESER OF ROSEBUD COUNTY

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Cheryl Heser of Rosebud County for her passion for education and her dedication to preserving American history as a living history presenter for Montanans across the Treasure State. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines 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

Daines Honors August Montanan of the Month: Doug Reisig of Missoula County 

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Dr. Doug Reisig of Missoula County as Montanan of the Month for his distinguished career as an educator and for his devotion to Montana students, parents and the community. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines 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.

Daines Honors July Montanan of the Month: Tom Kuntz of Carbon County

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Tom Kuntz of Carbon County for his unwavering dedication to the Red Lodge community and his 30 years of public service to the people of Montana through his selfless firefighting career.  Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines 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 Honors June Montanan of the Month: Carole Johnson of Mineral County

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Carole Johnson of Mineral County for her dedication to the Forest Service and her 50-plus years of public service to the people of Montana. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines 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 a statement

Daines Honors May Montanan of the Month: Dr. James Hough of Lewis and Clark County

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Dr. James Hough of Lewis and Clark County as Montanan of the Month for his compassion and kindness toward his fellow Montana veterans and his dedication to providing them with the quality care they deserve.  Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines 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

Daines Honors April Montanan of the Month: Mike DeVries of Fergus County

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Mike DeVries of Fergus County as Montanan of the Month for his dedication to serving his community and his courage during the Denton fire last December. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines 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

Daines Honors March Montanan of the Month: Gabryelle Perkins of Sweet Grass County

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Gabryelle Perkins of Sweet Grass County for her devotion to the Big Timber community and her passion for educating and supporting young Montanans both in and out of the classroom. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines 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’

Daines Honors February Montanan of the Month: Jane Lee Hamman of Jefferson County

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Jane Lee Hamman of Jefferson County for her devotion to the Big Timber community and her passion for her patriotism and dedication to serving her community, state and nation.  Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines 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.

Daines Honors January Montanan of the Month: Tony Colter of Powell County

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Tony Colter of Powell County for his many years of leadership in resolving forestry and timber issues and his dedication to making Montana a better place to live for all Montanans. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines 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’