[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 46 (Thursday, March 11, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S1499]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO DENNIS DAVIES

 Mr. DAINES. Madam President, this week I have the honor of 
recognizing Dennis Davies of Lewis and Clark County for his compassion 
and dedication to his community during the pandemic. While schools were 
closed to in-person instruction, Dennis saw that students needed a 
place to do their work at home. He rose to the occasion and began 
building desks for young Montanans enrolled in virtual school.
  When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Dennis was inspired by a TV segment 
that profiled a teacher from Iowa who made desks for students and 
thought he could do the same for Montana's students.
  At first, he paid desk supply expenses out of his own pocket. After 
the community recognized the service he was providing, donations began 
rolling in. Now, with the assistance of donated supplies and funds, he 
is able to expand his operation and build even more desks for kids. 
Dennis works alongside many Montanans who volunteer their time to help 
him build and deliver desks, and he hopes to provide 2,000 desks to 
students across the State. Though that amount may be daunting, he is 
excited to help do his part to help Montana families get through the 
pandemic.
  It is my distinct honor to recognize Dennis for his compassion and 
dedication to the people of Lewis and Clark County in this trying time. 
His kindness and charitable approach to work serves as an inspiration 
to all Montanans.

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