[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 19 (Monday, January 31, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S412]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO TONY COLTER

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, today I have the distinct honor of 
recognizing Tony Colter of Powell County as Montanan of the Month for 
his many years of leadership in resolving forestry and timber issues 
and his dedication to making Montana a better place to live for all 
Montanans.
  Tony is a founding member of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge Working Group, 
which was formed in 2011. The group brings Montanans with diverse 
interests together to collaborate with Forest Service staff and 
community members to promote collaboration and transparency when 
solving forest-level issues in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National 
Forest.
  Tony's leadership and passion for the Working Group has impacted the 
lives of many of his fellow Montanans. He has been instrumental in 
helping develop science-based restoration strategies, forging diverse 
partnerships, and improving Forest Service projects through 
collaborative approaches and recommendations.
  Fellow members of the Working Group say that Tony cares deeply about 
the group's vision for the Forest, and his passion and charisma made 
him a valuable leader and representative for the Working Group. They 
say that learning from and working alongside Tony was an honor.
  Tony also worked for many years at Sun Mountain Lumber in Deer Lodge. 
His former coworkers, friends, and colleagues all agree that his 
efforts have made a lasting impact. Bryan Lorengo with the Montana 
Logging Association said, ``The one thing that sticks out about Tony is 
his calm demeanor and willingness to listen first while respecting 
people's opinions and views even though they might be opposite of his 
own.''
  It is my honor to recognize Tony for his leadership and commitment to 
bettering the Forest and serving his community. Through his passion for 
advancing the Working Group's mission for and dedication to solving 
forest-related issues, I have no doubt that Tony's hard work has made 
the great State of Montana a better place to live.
  Congratulations on your retirement, Tony. You make Montana 
proud.

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