[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 182 (Thursday, November 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1443]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING MARY LAFORGE FOR THE 2019 MONTANA CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2019

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mary LaForge 
of Crow Agency for the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation for 
her service to her country and service to fellow veterans at Crow 
Agency.
   Ms. LaForge served in the United States Air Force as a reprographic 
specialist. She received multiple commendation during her time in the 
Air Force, including the Air Force Overseas Service Ribbon and the Good 
Conduct Medal.
   At the Crow Agency, Ms. LaForge has played a large role in providing 
many services to her fellow veterans. She coordinated with the Billings 
Vet Center to ensure mental health services are provided to Crow Agency 
veterans, assisted others with enrolling in programs with the 
Department of Veteran Affairs, and brought veteran employment fairs and 
job opportunities to the agency. Additionally, she placed a key role in 
organizing the Yellowstone Homeless Veterans Stand Down.
   I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending Mary LaForge for 
her dedication and service to her country and community.

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