[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 104 (Thursday, June 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E885]
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                  RECOGNIZING FRANK AND BETTIE BARBER

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2018

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Frank and Bettie 
Barber of Lloyd. Since 1998, the Barbers volunteer their working ranch 
in the Bearpaw Mountains to host the Bear Paw Bowmen Archery Club's 
annual Barber Ranch Two-Day Archery Shoot. Last weekend marked the 
competition's 20th anniversary.
   Hundreds of archers spread out over different courses throughout the 
Barbers' ranch during the event. The competition ends with a community 
dinner.
   Proceeds support local causes. Last year, funds from the Barber 
Ranch Two-Day Archery Shoot helped local volunteer fire departments 
following the devastating East Fork Fire in the Bearpaw Mountains.
   Beyond their involvement in their local hunting community, the 
Barbers established a college scholarship. Since 2009, the Frank and 
Bettie Barber Scholarship has awarded more than $9,000 to Montana State 
University-Northern agriculture students. Contributions from the 
Barbers benefit a growing number of students and create further 
opportunities for agricultural education in Montana.
   Frank, a retired Marine, and Bettie, the daughter of a career Navy 
veteran, are also well known for their love of our country.
   For their dedication to their community, commitment to agriculture 
scholarship, and generosity, I recognize Frank and Bettie Barber of 
Lloyd for representing the spirit of Montana.

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