[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 15 (Thursday, January 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E83]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING FAITH BLACKABY OF WHITEFISH AND JULIA AND JILLIAN WYNNE OF 
                                BIGFORK

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 24, 2019

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Faith Blackaby of 
Whitefish and Julia and Jillian Wynne of Bigfork, teenagers who 
encourage girls to read and whose work has benefited veterans and pet 
adoption centers in their communities.
   Julia, a student at Flathead High School in Kalispell, hosts a 
weekly book club to inspire third and fourth grade girls to explore 
their world through reading. She also wrote Shelter Tails, a book 
featuring pet adoption stories from her community. The proceeds from 
her book benefited the Flathead County Animal Shelter.
   Inspired by her older sister's community service, Jillian, a student 
at Flathead High School, and Faith, a close friend and student at 
Whitefish High School, also hosted a book club for girls.
   Jillian and Faith designed and published a calendar featuring 
photographs and stories about local veterans. The proceeds benefited 
the Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry.
   For a calendar the next year, they focused on pet adoption, and the 
proceeds benefited the Humane Society of Northwest Montana.
   Mike and Renee Wynne, and Dean and Janet Blackaby have reason to be 
proud of their children. I thank the Wynnes, the Blackabys, and all in 
the community who support and encourage Julia, Jillian, and Faith in 
their service.
   Madam Speaker, for their inspiration, leadership, and community 
service, I recognize Faith Blackaby and Julia and Jillian Wynne for 
their spirit of Montana.

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