[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 131 (Thursday, August 1, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S5307]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO CRYSTAL GADDO

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this week I have the honor of 
recognizing Crystal Gaddo of Gallatin County for her excellence in 
public service.
  Crystal serves as a registered nurse at the Bozeman VA Community 
Based Outpatient Clinic. A veteran herself, Crystal spent 8 years as a 
Medic in the U.S. Army.
  She is an exemplary employee at the VA. In her role as a registered 
nurse, Crystal was nominated for the Daisy Awards for excellent 
performance twice. Crystal has also recruited and mentored other nurses 
to help fill critical positions in the VA system. In addition, Crystal 
participated in multiple committees to better serve our veterans and 
support nursing practices.
  In October of 2019, Crystal was flying to Atlanta for a training, 
when one of the passengers began to choke. She quickly stepped into 
action and saved his life. Because of her swift actions, the passenger 
was able to walk off the plane harm-free.
  I thank Crystal for her service to our country and her service to the 
veterans of Bozeman. It is my distinct honor to recognize her character 
and life of service as a shining example of the best Montana has to 
offer.

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