[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 46 (Thursday, March 14, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H2732-H2733]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING JEANNETTE RANKIN DURING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

  (Mr. GIANFORTE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

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  Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a trailblazing 
Montanan as we celebrate Women's History Month.
  A fearless, principled leader, Jeannette Rankin was a courageous 
pioneer. The daughter of a rancher and a teacher, she was born and 
raised in Montana. Growing up, she helped on her family's ranch and, in 
1902, graduated from what is now the University of Montana.
  As a staunch advocate for women's suffrage, she successfully led 
efforts to secure women the right to vote in Montana in 1914, 6 years 
before the 19th Amendment to our Constitution was ratified.
  Four years before women could vote throughout our Nation, Montanans 
elected Jeannette Rankin to Congress. She was the first woman to serve 
in this body.
  Dedicated to her guiding principles, Jeannette Rankin is foundational 
to Montana's and our country's history. It is my distinct honor to 
recognize her for her lasting contributions to our country during 
Women's History Month.

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