[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 184 (Monday, November 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1461]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING JAMES WATKINS FOR THE 2019 MONTANA CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 18, 2019

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize James Watkins 
of Dillon for the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation for his 
service to his country and his community.
   Mr. Watkins served in both the United States Air Force and Montana 
Army National Guard, serving a combined 22 years. Mr. Watkins received 
multiple commendations during his service, including the Army 
Commendation Medal.
   Mr. Watkins has been a member of the American Legion Post 20 since 
1968 and served in various capacities. Every year, he coordinated the 
placement of American Flags on the graves of veterans on Memorial Day. 
Part of this project was his work locating and arranging the headstones 
for all veterans in Dillon Mountain View Cemetery. In addition, Mr. 
Watkins makes, maintains, and places the white crosses for the Montana 
American Legion White Cross Highway Fatality Marker Program in 
Beaverhead County.
   I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending James Watkins of 
Dillon for his dedication and service to his country and community.

                          ____________________