[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 13, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S1893]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





   50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF YELLOWSTONE COUNTY

 Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, today, I rise to recognize the Boys 
and Girls Club of Yellowstone County for 50 years of service to the 
Billings community.
  The Boys and Girls Club of Yellowstone County first opened its doors 
in 1971, serving 70 kids out of the basement of the old public library 
in downtown Billings. Over the past half century, the club has grown to 
serve well over 500 kids and operates five clubhouses and five 
microsites across the Magic City.
  Throughout the pandemic, the club never stopped doing what it does 
best serving the kids who need it most. Like many other schools and 
organizations, the club initially had to close their doors when COVID-
19 came to Montana. But they put in the hard work and managed to reopen 
carefully and safely so they could continue providing a welcoming place 
for kids to learn together, make lifelong friendships, and build skills 
and confidence that will serve them for the rest of their lives. I 
commend president and CEO Brian Dennis and his staff for navigating 
these challenging times and for their steadfast commitment to ensuring 
every child in our community is set up to succeed.
  The Boys and Girls Clubs of America challenge each and every one of 
us to reach our full potential and be great. For the past 50 years, the 
Yellowstone County club has done exactly that. Congratulations, thank 
you, and best of luck as you continue this truly commendable 
work.

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