[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 12, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E439]
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                  RECOGNIZING LOHGAN DENNEHY OF BUTTE

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 12, 2020

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Lohgan Dennehy of 
Butte for her work providing handcrafted personal protective masks to 
health care, school district, and community workers as Montana combats 
the COVID-19 outbreak.
  At 10 years old, Lohgan knows what she wants to be when she grows 
up--a fashion designer. To encourage her dream, Lohgan's parents bought 
her a sewing kit, and her mother taught her how to sew. She's become a 
natural.
  Her parents say she has a heart of gold, that she's one of the most 
kindhearted human beings you've ever met. She enjoys making a 
difference. It was no surprise when Lohgan wanted to help when she 
heard there was a shortage of masks in Butte.
  Lohgan watched YouTube videos on the proper way to make a mask with 
her sewing machine and materials. She admits it was difficult at first, 
but eventually she mastered the process and can make one in just 20 
minutes. Lohgan sends her special masks to doctors and nurses at both 
St. James Healthcare in Butte and the Community Hospital of Anaconda, 
Butte's public transportation drivers, school district employees 
delivering meals to kids, soldiers at the local military enlistment 
offices, and anyone who has a pre-existing condition. Montanans 
throughout our state embraced Lohgan in her efforts, donating money and 
supplies to keep her going.
  So far, she's made 120 masks and has another 50 requests to make 
more. It's a lot of work for Lohgan, who's completing her fourth grade 
assignments from home, but she's committed to doing her part to keep 
people safe and healthy.
  Madam Speaker, for using her talents to help her fellow Montanans 
amid a public health crisis, I recognize Lohgan Dennehy for her spirit 
of Montana.

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