[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 196 (Friday, December 1, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1638-E1639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING RICHARD GALE FOR THE MONTANA CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 1, 2017

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Richard Gale of 
Bozeman for the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation for his 
service to his country and leadership in his community.
  Mr. Gale served with honor during the Vietnam War as a United States 
Marine. His service to the nation continued following his military 
career.

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  Richard Gale is a pillar of the Bozeman community. He was awarded the 
President's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015 for his strong 
commitment to volunteerism.
  Mr. Gale is an active member of the Bozeman American Legion, Vietnam 
Veterans of America, and eight other organizations. His civic service 
includes positions on the Bozeman Police Commission and the Gallatin 
County 9-1-1 Advisory Committee. The Bozeman Elks honored him as the 
2017 Veteran of the Year.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in commending Richard Gale for his 
dedication and service.

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