[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 29, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S1830]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      TRIBUTE TO GABRYELLE PERKINS

 Mr. DAINES. Madam President, today I have the distinct honor 
of recognizing Gabryelle Perkins of Sweet Grass County as Montanan of 
the Month for her devotion to the Big Timber community and her passion 
for educating and supporting young Montanans both in and out of the 
classroom.
  Gabby was born and raised in the great State of Montana and, like 
myself, is a proud graduate of Montana State University--``Go Cats!'' 
Upon wrapping up her studies at MSU, Gabby earned a degree in English 
education and a minor in writing. For the past 11 years, Gabby--or as 
her students know her, Ms. Perkins--has taught English at Sweet Grass 
County High School.
  Her passion for working with students extends far beyond the 
classroom. Gabby encourages her students to be involved in 
extracurricular activities that have a positive impact on Big Timber 
and Sweet Grass County. Every year, she works with her students to put 
on a play for their community. When Gabby isn't helping her students on 
the stage or serving as a student council adviser, she leads a 
volunteer group for Montana students to give back. Gabby's students 
involved in SAVY, also known as Serving and Volunteering Youth, 
participate in local coat and food drives, leadership workshops, 
recycling programs, and fundraising events. The SAVY group also 
develops resources to help provide clothes or food for students in 
need.
  I have no doubt that Gabby's students and everyone in Big Timber are 
grateful for her commitment to supporting young Montanans. It is 
because of teachers like Ms. Perkins that Montana has the best and 
brightest students in the Nation. It is my honor to recognize Ms. 
Perkins for her devotion to supporting young Montanans in and out of 
the classroom. Keep up the great work, Gabby.

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