[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 129 (Tuesday, August 2, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S3859]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO DR. DOUG REISIG

 Mr. DAINES. Madam President, today I have the distinct honor 
of recognizing Dr. Doug Reisig of Missoula County as Montanan of the 
Month for his distinguished career as an educator and for his devotion 
to Montana students, parents, and the community.
  Doug was born and raised in the great State of Montana. He earned his 
master's degree from the University of Montana and his PhD from Montana 
State--``Go Cats!'' Doug taught at Billings West High School before 
accepting a job at the St. Ignatius School District. It was in St. 
Ignatius that he met his lovely wife, Mary Jo. Doug and Mary Jo have 
been married for almost 43 years and have raised two wonderful 
daughters, Megan and Callie. They are now the proud grandparents of 
four grandsons.
  Doug has been a teacher, building administrator, and superintendent 
for 46 years, serving as the superintendent at Hellgate Elementary for 
the past 34 years. Prior to his retirement, he received the G.V. 
Erickson Award from the School Administrators of Montana for his 
contribution to the betterment of education in our great State.
  Since Doug took over as superintendent, the school has seen a 33-
percent increase in enrollment. He also oversaw the construction of the 
new middle school.
  During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, under Doug's leadership, 
Hellgate Elementary was a leader in delivering meals to children in 
need, and he went the extra mile by selflessly donating his increase in 
salary to the Family Resource Fund. With Doug's direction and 
precautions in place, both Hellgate Elementary School and Middle School 
were in session 5 days a week during the 2020 and 2021 school years.
  It is my honor to recognize Dr. Doug Reisig for serving the State of 
Montana as an educator and for his dedication to ensuring Montana 
students have a bright future ahead.
  Congratulations on your retirement, Doug. You make Montana 
proud.

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