[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 105 (Friday, June 21, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E813]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING KYLA JOHNSTON OF COLUMBIA FALLS AND KARLEE ALBERTSON OF 
                                BILLINGS

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 21, 2019

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Kyla Johnston of 
Columbia Falls and Karlee Albertson of Billings for their 
entrepreneurial spirit that has contributed to their communities. Kyla 
conducts a children's reading program, donates books, and encourages 
kids to read. Karlee paints nails for charity and has raised more than 
$20,000 for Christmas gift-giving programs.
   Kyla is a recent graduate of Columbia Falls High School. As part of 
a monthly community dinner program that brings together area families, 
Kyla reads to the children and brings them books to read at home. She 
is raising funds to purchase new books and to expand the program. 
Kyla's strong sense of volunteerism also leads her to shovel snow for 
seniors and plant flowers at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia 
Falls.
   Karlee recently completed sixth grade at Castle Rock Elementary in 
Billings. She began her ``Nails for a Cause'' program as a first-grade 
student. By painting nails at school and community events and through 
donations, Karlee has raised more than $20,000 for charity. Every year, 
she shops for Christmas presents and wraps them with the help of other 
volunteers. Her efforts have reached over 250 less fortunate people in 
her community.
   For their work in their communities, Kyla and Karlee were recently 
recognized as Montana's top youth volunteers by the National 
Association of Secondary School Principals and Prudential Financial, 
Inc.
   Madam Speaker, for their entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to 
serving their communities, I recognize Kyla Johnston and Karlee 
Albertson for their spirit of Montana.

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