[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 198 (Monday, December 17, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S7655]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                TRIBUTE TO KYLE WILSON AND ANTHONY BYRNS

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this week I have the honor of 
recognizing two outstanding Montanan men. Kyle Wilson of Richland 
County and Anthony Byrns of Sanders County for their dedicated service 
to this country.
  Kyle Wilson was born and raised in Sidney, MT. A lifelong Montanan 
who graduated from Sidney High School in 2011. Kyle, dedicated his life 
to public service, by joining the U.S. Navy. Hard working and 
disciplined are a few of the words used to describe those who join the, 
Armed Forces, and Kyle is the epitome of a hard working seaman.
  Anthony Byrns, Montana native, from Hot Springs truly grew up knowing 
the meaning of small town. Following the footsteps of many in his 
family, Anthony joined the U.S. Navy directly following his graduation 
from Hot Springs High School in 2015. Anthony has been a dedicated 
leader, taking initiative of the opportunities set before him. Proud of 
his small town heritage, he is honored to represent Montanans.
  Kyle Wilson and Anthony Byrns are a part of just 1 percent of the 
Navy who were chosen to be in the Navy Ceremonial Guard. Upon selection 
they both went through Ceremonial Guard School, an 8-week program where 
they learn the protocol for important military ceremonies such as 
funerals. With the passing the late President H.W. Bush, both Wilson 
and Byrns were selected to carry his casket during the state ceremony, 
an honor of a life time.
  I commend both Kyle and Anthony for their diligent service to this 
country and congratulate them for representing Montana with honor and 
pride. I look forward to seeing their future success as they continue 
to make all Montanans proud.

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