[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 20, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S3539]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JIM HALVORSON

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, today I have the distinct honor of 
recognizing Jim Halvorson of the Montana Board of Oil and Gas 
Conservation for his dedication to Montana and his 32 years of public 
service.
  Raised near Pendroy, MT, Jim graduated from the Montana School of 
Mines, better known today as Montana Tech University. After years of 
work in both Wyoming and Colorado, Jim made his way back home to the 
Treasure State and went on to begin his career with the Montana Board 
of Oil and Gas Conservation. He started out as a petroleum geologist 
and was eventually appointed as Administrator. Jim's role included 
administering Montana's oil and gas conservation laws, promoting 
conservation, and overseeing oil and gas exploration and production in 
the State.
  As Jim enters into retirement, he can rest assured that he has made a 
lasting impact on Montana's oil and gas industry. He will now have the 
opportunity to enjoy the fruits of his labor as he plans to spend more 
time in the great outdoors, whether that be fishing or enjoying time 
with his wife of 40 years, Diana.
  It is my honor to recognize Jim Halvorson for his dedication to the 
Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation and for his 32 years of 
public service to the great State of Montana. Jim, thank you for your 
many years of public service and your commitment to preserving our 
State's oil and gas reserves. I wish you all the best in your 
retirement. You make Montana proud.

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