[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 182 (Thursday, November 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1446-E1447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING KAREN SEMPLE 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 Karen Semple 
of Montana City for the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation for 
her service and dedication to her community.
   Ms. Semple served in the United States Air Force for almost a 
decade. Ms. Semple received multiple commendations during her time in 
the Air Force and continued to serve her community when she returned 
home.
   Ms. Semple has served her community as a chaplain for various 
veteran groups and fire departments. In her role with the American 
Legion, she has led training for other chaplains to have the tools 
necessary to minister to veterans with moral injury, PTSD, and suicide 
ideation. In addition, Ms. Semple serves as a volunteer firefighter, 
and the American Legion of Montana Disaster Emergency Response 
Coordinator.
   I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending Karen Semple for 
her dedication and service to her community.

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