[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 6, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S4435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO BRAD AND JAN CUNDY

  Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I rise today in celebration of Brad and 
Jan Cundy, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming's 2022 honorees.
  The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming was established in 1969 
to create a youth-friendly organization promoting character development 
among young boys. Today, it is so much more. Both boys and girls now 
develop character and leadership skills, athletic abilities, and a 
healthy lifestyle. They are encouraged to expand their educational 
aspirations through their local Boys and Girls Club.
  The mission of the club is to ``inspire all youth, especially those 
who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, 
responsible, and caring citizens.'' This organization would not be 
possible without the thousands of adult mentors and volunteers who 
dedicate their time, setting exceptional examples for youth every day. 
Each year, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming honors one or 
more individuals for their continued support and mentorship of 
Wyoming's youth.
  On the morning of September 14, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central 
Wyoming will host their 24th Annual Awards and Recognition Breakfast in 
Casper. They will honor Brad and Jan Cundy for their tireless 
dedication to the youth of central Wyoming. Brad and Jan's exemplary 
character and commitment to Wyoming's youth are remarkable. With this 
award, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming affirms their 
deepest gratitude for Brad and Jan Cundy and their continued work.
  Born and raised in Wyoming, Brad and Jan established deep Wyoming 
roots with their educational achievements at Casper College, business 
pursuits in Gillette and Casper, and charitable statewide outreach. 
Brad and Jan raised three children in Wyoming, Chad, Matthew, and Dawn, 
and currently have five grandchildren, Braedyn, Blaine, Evelyn, Taylee, 
and Treyson.
  Brad and Jan's first business, Cundy Asphalt Paving Construction, 
Inc., established in 1980, served the Gillette community for 21 years. 
Brad and Jan did not stop there. In 2002, they embarked on a new 
business adventure in Casper. They started Keyhole Technologies, Inc., 
a traffic control company still operating today.
  Along with their successful business ventures, Brad and Jan engage in 
volunteer work. Jan serves on the board of directors for the Boys and 
Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming. In this role, she secures funding for 
youth programs, helping create new opportunities for youth to develop 
and enhance their skills.
  Brad is a member of the Rotary Club of Casper, building mutually 
beneficial relationships on behalf of the community. He also dedicates 
his time to the Boys and Girls Club as a youth mentor.
  In 2011, their son, Matthew, took his own life. In response, their 
daughter, Dawn, created the Mattie Project, a nonprofit organization 
focused on suicide prevention for young teens and adults. Brad and Jan 
helped initiate the Wyoming Chapter for the American Foundation for 
Suicide Prevention. The Cundy family remains dedicated to Wyoming's 
focus on mental health. They wish to honor Matthew and to prevent 
future deaths.
  Brad and Jan received multiple accolades in response to their 
resolute dedication to their businesses, community, and family. Jan was 
nominated for the 2020 Wyoming Woman of Influence. Both Brad and Jan 
received the Mick and Susie McMurry Cowboy Try Award in 2021. They 
embody the Cowboy Code to the fullest.
  On September 14, Brad and Jan Cundy will be recognized as the Boys 
and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming's 2022 honorees. They are an 
inspiration to the people of Wyoming.
  It is with great honor that I recognize and celebrate this remarkable 
couple. They are the epitome of the cowboy spirit and are notable 
pillars of our community. They represent the best of Wyoming. My wife, 
Bobbi, joins me in extending our congratulations to Brad and Jan Cundy 
upon their selection for this special award.

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