[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 169 (Thursday, October 19, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Page S6639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
TRIBUTE TO TODD DUNLAP
Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Todd
Dunlap from East Helena, MT. Todd served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years
as an electronic warfare and cryptology specialist, ultimately
attaining the rank of master chief petty officer, the highest enlisted
rank in the Navy. Todd's service included seven deployments overseas in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and other efforts. His work
supported Special Operations Forces on the ground.
Todd's service did not end when he left Active Duty. He now works for
the Montana Department of Veterans Affairs and continues to support
those who have also served our country. His peers view him as a highly
skilled professional and subject matter expert, and he has earned a
reputation for selfless outreach across the State to assist veterans
and their family members navigate the VA.
As someone who continues to serve members of the Armed Forces
community, Todd is receiving a gift from a Montana organization that
donates a fully outfitted trip to military servicemembers who have
provided extraordinary service to our country and to those facing life-
threatening illness. I sincerely thank Todd for his continued service
to our great Nation. He is well-deserving of this recognition. As an
avid outdoorsman myself, I hope he tags a wonderful elk during his time
away with family.
TRIBUTE TO CHRIS HINDOIEN
Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this week, I have the distinct
honor of recognizing an exceptional volunteer named Chris Hindoien.
Chris has helped inform and educate Montanans serving in the National
Guard or Reserve component, as well as their employers, about the
rights and responsibilities associated with a military mobilization.
In August, Chris was recognized by the Office of the Secretary of
Defense for nearly 4 years of service as the State chairman of the
Montana Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, ESGR. For his
efforts, Chris received the Exceptional Public Service Award. During
his stretch as chairman, he worked tirelessly to make sure that the
relationship between military servicemembers and their employers
remained strong across Big Sky Country. Chris is the son of the late
Brig. Gen. Gary Hindoien, a former commander of the Montana Air
National Guard, so his demonstrated commitment to our State and our
Nation comes as no surprise.
Montana has a longstanding tradition of public service. Whether it be
working on an agriculture project as a Peace Corps volunteer or as an
Army Ranger at the tip of the military spear, the Montana attitude
towards service to others continues to endure and Chris's work has
enabled others to serve. Thank you, Chris, for committing your time and
talent to enable the success of others.
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