[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 86 (Thursday, May 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E729]
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                      RECOGNIZING COLSTRIP UNITED

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2018

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a group of 
Montanans who banded together to protect their livelihoods and our 
communities against the war on coal.
  Colstrip United emphasizes the importance of coal in Montana and the 
United States. The grassroots group counters false, anti-coal claims 
pushed by special interest groups and ensures the voices of their 
close-knit community are heard. Two members of the Colstrip community, 
Lori Shaw and Ashley Dennehy, lead Colstrip United to empower their 
community.
  The hardworking folks at Colstrip supply the energy that keeps the 
lights on for millions of Americans. Colstrip United helps us remember 
the faces and communities behind the flick of a switch.
  The group continues to grow its membership by advocating responsible 
development of our natural resources to grow our economy and protect 
our way of life. Colstrip United extends its focus beyond Colstrip, 
drawing attention to similar communities that are the backbone of our 
energy sector.
  The group's motto is ``Inform. Promote. Inspire.'' Colstrip United is 
about neighbor helping neighbor, a characteristic that defines the 
spirit of Montana.
  Today, I pay tribute to the Montanans who are Colstrip United for 
their inspiring work to promote and protect our Montana way of life.

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