[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 4 (Monday, January 24, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MR. PAUL KASTEN

  Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, Senator Baucus and I are honored today to 
pay tribute to Paul Kasten and thank him for the exceptional service 
and commitment he has given to the people of Montana. Mr. Kasten served 
faithfully with the U.S. Postal Service, particularly to Montanans 
along the Brockway, Paris, Watkins, and Flowing Wells rural mail route 
loop. As he celebrates a well-deserved retirement, let it be known that 
he leaves behind a memorable and strong legacy, spanning 57 years of 
dedicated service to the U.S. Postal Service, his eastern Montana mail 
route loop, and the people of the State of Montana. We know Congressman 
Rehberg sends his support and congratulations as well for Paul's 
significant achievement.
  Beginning with a team of horses, Mr. Kasten delivered the mail 
faithfully to this frontier mail route for 57 noteworthy years, 
honorably upholding the U.S. Postal Service's code of conduct. In fact, 
he has gone above and beyond the call of duty on many occasions, 
delivering groceries and other necessary items to many people along 
this remote mail route during his tenure. It is clear that Mr. Paul 
Kasten has ceaselessly served the U.S. Postal Service and the State of 
Montana for nearly six decades, and is justly deserving of the honor 
due to him today. It is with great pride that Senator Baucus and I 
bring to the attention of this great body the hard work that Mr. Kasten 
has completed, both to the State of Montana and to Montana's people. 
Thank you for all your commendable service, Paul, and we wish you and 
your family all the best in your future endeavors.

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