[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 182 (Monday, November 28, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S6821]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO LES GILMAN

 Mr. DAINES. Madam President, today I have the distinct honor 
of recognizing Les Gilman of Madison County for his longstanding 
dedication to protecting the land and people that make up Ruby Valley.
  Les is a fifth generation Montana rancher in the Alder area with 
family roots that date back to the Gold Rush in Virginia City in 1863. 
The history of the Gilman family's revered land can be recounted by 
historical documents written and compiled by Les' father, Lowell 
Gilman, complete with photographs and stories of the agricultural and 
mining activity that took place over the years. Les and his wife, 
Donna, now proudly tend to their family's ranch along with other family 
members.


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  On page S6821, November 28, 2022, in the first column, the 
following appears: Les and his wife, Donna, now proudly tend to 
their family's ranch alongside their son, Charlie, and daughter-
in-law, Kaycee, in addition to their four grandchildren.
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: Les and his wife, 
Donna, now proudly tend to their family's ranch along with other 
family members.


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  Beyond the property lines of the family ranch, Les maintains an 
esteemed record of public service to the Ruby Valley community, serving 
in many roles to ensure the well-being of his fellow Montanans and the 
land they all love. Over the years, Les has played an active role in 
his church, the Ruby Valley Hospital Foundation, the Alder Fire 
Department, and countless other community organizations. In 2018, Les 
received the 2018 Ruby Valley Conservation District Stewardship award 
for his involvement in many local natural resources management projects 
and for his dedication to his community.
  Les is a dedicated member of the Ruby Valley Strategic Alliance and, 
after years of service, is retiring from his role as the executive 
director of the Ruby Habitat Foundation. In both endeavors, Les has 
been dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the natural 
resources and social and economic makeup of the Ruby Valley.


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  On page S6821, November 28, 2022, in the first column, the 
following appears: After years of service, Les is nearing 
retirement from the Ruby Valley Strategic Alliance and the Ruby 
Habitat Foundation. He has been a dedicated member of the RVSA and 
has served as the executive director of the Ruby Habitat 
Foundation. In both endeavors, Les has been dedicated to the 
preservation and enhancement of the natural resources and social 
and economic makeup of the Ruby Valley.
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: Les is a dedicated 
member of the Ruby Valley Strategic Alliance and, after years of 
service, is retiring from his role as the executive director of 
the Ruby Habitat Foundation. In both endeavors, Les has been 
dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the natural 
resources and social and economic makeup of the Ruby Valley.


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  It is my distinct honor to recognize Les Gilman for his passion to 
preserve our Montana way of life and for his involvement in the Ruby 
Valley community.
  Keep up the great work, Les. You make Montana proud.

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