[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 157 (Sunday, November 9, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S12400-S12401]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      THE ``ONE GOOD COW'' PROJECT

 Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of two outstanding Montana cattlewomen, Michelle Tebay 
and Lisa Schmidt of Whitehall, MT.
  This past year has been tough in Montana and across the West for many 
cattle producers. They incurred severe losses due to floods and 
blizzards. But thanks to the hard work and vision of Michelle Tebay and 
Lisa Schmidt, hope is on the horizon. They initiated a project called 
``One Good Cow,'' and it certainly deserves our attention.
  In Montana, we pride ourselves on looking out for one another--
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during challenging times. When Michelle heard about all the cattle 
losses Western ranchers were suffering, she contacted Lisa who works as 
an Ag Extension agent for Madison and Jefferson Counties. Together, the 
two women formulated a plan. And, that plan was to convince ranchers 
who survived the storms to help the less fortunate replenish their 
herds. The dream has become reality.
  Today, the ``One Good Cow'' project is working to collect and 
transport 80,000 healthy, pregnant cows to folks who lost significant 
portions of their herds last winter. And the good news is that their 
fellow ranchers from across the Nation are donating these cattle. This 
teamwork has resulted in success for all. It has even gained national 
media attention and will be featured on national TV network news later 
this week.
  The ``One Good Cow'' program is a prime example of how ranchers from 
all over the United States can work together in times of adversity. 
That shouldn't surprise anyone. Ranchers have always relied on each 
other as they face the worst that Mother Nature has to offer.
  But the real credit goes to Michelle and Lisa. Mr. President, it is 
impossible to count the number of lives that will be touched by their 
idea. I would just like to add my voice to all the others and say 
``Thank you, so much, Michelle and Lisa.''
  I encourage all of my colleagues to become familiar with the ``One 
Good Cow'' Program and give it their full support. Our ranchers are 
depending on it.

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