[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 130 (Wednesday, July 31, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S5246]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO FATHER THOMAS TOBIN

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this week I have the honor of 
recognizing Father Thomas Tobin, of Carter County, for his leadership 
in the church and devotion to serving the faithful of Montana.
  Father Tobin was ordained in a small church in Tipperary, Ireland, in 
June of 1959, shortly after, he made the trek to Montana in September 
of 1959. During his 38 years of service, he ministered across Big Sky 
Country, including in Billings, Hilger, Livingston, Big Sandy, Baker, 
and Ekalaka.
  As a member of the Knights of Columbus, Father Tobin has been active 
in promoting Christian values from his local parish to the broader 
community.
  Father Tobin has been a strong defender of the pro-life movement--
regularly defending the rights of the unborn from the pulpit. He has 
participated in a handful of right-to-life marches and has routinely 
promoted pro-life activities.
  During the days leading up to the 
9/11 attacks, Father Tobin was in New York City visiting parishes. When 
the attacks unfolded, Father Tobin delayed his return home to Montana/
to pray and minister to the people of New York City.
  In addition to his devout faith and commitment to others, Father 
Tobin has a profound love for our great outdoors. Those who know him 
best say he can often be found at a local dam or lake with a fishing 
pole. He also enjoys long drives in the country and taking long walks 
and hikes.
  I am proud to honor Father Tobin as this week's Montanan of the Week. 
His devotion to his Catholic faith and his community is exemplary of 
the Montana spirit.

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