[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 138 (Wednesday, October 13, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S12561]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               BILL WOLFF

 Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
efforts of a group of farmers in eastern Montana who pulled together 
following a tragic accident to help the Family of Bill Wolff harvest 
their crops.
  Sadly, the Wolff family suffered a terrible loss on September 10, 
when a farming accident claimed Bill's life. In the midst of this 
tragedy, Bill's neighbor's gathered in an impressive effort to help the 
Wolff family harvest their grain.
  In all more than 20 trucks and 12 combines arrived in Glendive to 
assist in the harvest. Working simultaneously, the combines were able 
to cut 135 acres per hour and bring in the harvest for the Wolff 
family.
  Jim Wolff, one of Bill's nephews said, ``After experiencing the great 
teamwork here today, it's going to be difficult to go home and finish 
my own harvest by myself.'' In addition, many neighbors mirrored Jim's 
sentiment and expressed a sense of privilege that they were able to 
join with the Wolff family during their time of need.
  Montanans are truly a special breed of people--always quick to lend a 
hand to others. It says so much that these people took time away from 
their own extremely hectic harvest schedules to help the Wolffs, and I 
commend them for it. Their selflessness serves as an example of us all.
  I also extend my most sincere sympathies to the Wolf family. As 
evidenced by the outpouring of support from his neighbors. Bill was a 
man who was loved by a great many people and his loss will be shared by 
them also.

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