[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 2, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING MIKE THE BORDER COLLIE

 Mr. DAINES. Madam President, today I have the honor of 
recognizing Mike, a Montana ranch dog who was crowned this year's 
runner up for Farm Dog of the Year.
  As a dog dad to Ruby, Reagan, and Jessie, I know the important role a 
dog plays in life. Dogs are there for us through the good and the bad, 
and they are always happy to see you. Our four-legged friends are a 
source of laughter and always make for a good hunting partner.
  In Montana, our dogs take on another role. They become a trusty ranch 
hand for many. Tim Feddes, a rancher from Manhattan, knows just how 
important it is to have a hard-working cow dog. That is exactly why he 
thought Mike, his border collie, should have a shot at American Farm 
Bureau's 2021 Farm Dog of the Year Contest.
  Out of hundreds of furry applicants, an expert panel chose Mike to be 
crowned as the runner-up for Farm Dog of the Year. Mike is a special 
dog that takes his job seriously and makes life on the ranch a little 
bit brighter.
  It is my honor to recognize Mike on this incredible accomplishment. 
He has represented ranch dogs everywhere, and especially in Montana, 
with pride.

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