[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 126 (Thursday, July 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1087]
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   RECOGNIZING MONTANA'S WINNERS IN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FINALS RODEO

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2018

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize six young 
Montanans who are among the best in the sport of rodeo.
   The National High School Finals Rodeo concluded last weekend in Rock 
Springs, Wyoming. The competition featured nearly 1,500 of the top 
contenders from across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and 
Australia.
   Montana was well represented, and six competitors from Big Sky 
country earned a coveted Top-Ten Buckle.
   Alaina Griffel of Columbus placed eighth in breakaway roping. Shai 
McDonald of Gardiner finished eighth in barrel racing. Meghan McGinley 
from Bozeman placed tenth in goat tying. Jhet Murphy and Luke Murphy 
from Helena finished eighth in team roping. Morgan Rising of Wibaux 
placed seventh in bull riding.
   Rodeo is a time-honored sport in Montana and part of our way of 
life. Montana's young rodeo athletes work hard to compete at the 
highest level. I congratulate these young Montanans for their 
excellence at the National High School Finals Rodeo and for being among 
the best in the world.

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