[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 52 (Wednesday, May 1, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3622-S3623]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 THE ZACHARY AND ELIZABETH FISHER DISTINGUISHED CIVILIAN HUMANITARIAN 
                             AWARD FOR 2001

 Mr. BURNS. Madam President, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
wonderful group of people from the Great Falls, MT. Today, The Great 
Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, MAC, will 
receive the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian 
Humanitarian Award for 2001 at the Pentagon on May 1, 2002. The 
competition for this award encompassed the entire Department of 
Defense.
  The First Award is given to individuals or organizations that 
demonstrate exceptional patriotism and humanitarian concerns for the 
members of the armed forces or their families.
  As you may know, Great Falls, MT, is home to Malmstrom Air Force 
Base. The 341 Space Wing controls 200 Minuteman III missiles. I have 
had the pleasure to speak to members of MAC on several occasions over 
the years at their monthly luncheons held at Malmstrom Air Force Base. 
Let me tell you, as this award signifies, they are second to none. The 
support they show for our Malmstrom Air Force Base men and women is 
more than just these monthly luncheons. For many years, MAC has 
sponsored a free picnic for military members and their families, with 
over 5000 people attending the annual event. At these picnics, MAC 
gives away over $15,000 in prizes, which comes from the local 
merchants. They also sponsor annual golf tournaments, raising money for 
military support programs. The leadership of MAC and

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Malmstrom AFB work together as TEAM MALMSTROM to foster understanding 
of the issues facing the military and the Great Falls community.
  As we face another round of base closings in the future, the Great 
Falls community has, once again, shown they are committed to the future 
of Malmstrom AFB and the brave men and women who serve their country 
from there. Malmstrom AFB's future is much brighter; the tours there by 
our Air Force men and women are better, due to the Great Falls MAC. 
Now, the entire Department of Defense knows Malmstrom AFB has 
tremendous support from the residents of the Great Falls, MT area. 
Congratulations MAC.

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