[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 59 (Thursday, April 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E573-E574]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF MR. CLARENCE ROSTAD

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                           HON. PAUL C. BROUN

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2014

  Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 100th 
birthday of Mr. Clarence Rostad of Big Timber, Montana. Clarence Rostad 
was born on April 28th, 1914, in Big Timber, Montana, to George and 
Susanna Rostad. Clarence and his ten siblings grew up on the East Fork 
of the lower Sweet Grass Creek and on the family's ranch on the Boulder 
River near McLeod. It was here that his love for ranching and farming 
truly developed.
   Clarence attended school at Big Timber Grade School. After a few 
years of working on the ranch, he attended college classes at Montana 
State College. He also served his country in the United States Army. In 
1946 he married his beloved wife Ruth, whom he shared 57 years on their 
ranch on the Boulder River. The two raised six children and regularly 
hosted their 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
   Clarence loves his ranch on the river--but even more, he loves 
welcoming others to enjoy the beauty of the mountains and the blue-
ribbon river surrounding his ranch. Clarence's desire to welcome 
strangers to the ranch resulted in having friends of multiple 
generations in the same family--all of whom have enjoyed the ranch and 
the company of Clarence's hospitality, as well as him serenading them 
with his harmonica.
   One of Clarence's great loves in life, in addition to his family and 
ranching, is his love for God. As evidenced in his patience and love 
for his family and ranching, Clarence is a strong man of faith in his 
Lord Jesus Christ. As described by his family, his love of raising 
sheep and cattle has truly blessed him with the heart of the Good 
Shepherd.
   Today, one of Clarence's greatest desires is to honor God through 
playing sacred music on his harmonica. Having learned to play his 
harmonica in the solitude of the foothills and mountains in the Boulder 
River valley, Clarence has the great ability to play complex tunes 
despite not having any formal music education. Clarence keeps his mind 
refreshed and his heart renewed by playing music of faith that 
expresses his love for God.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the 100th 
birthday of Clarence, who has led an outstanding life dedicated to 
loving God, his family, and loving his neighbor as himself. I wish him 
many more joyful years of health and happiness.

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