[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 14 (Monday, January 23, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S52]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO DR. DANIEL EDELMAN

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, today I have the honor of 
recognizing a true Montana hero, Dr. Daniel Edelman. Dr. Edelman is a 
veteran of the U.S. Army who was seriously injured on a mission while 
deployed overseas as the noncommissioned officer in charge of security 
and intelligence of the 1st Military Intelligence Battalion, First 
Infantry Division. Despite his severe injuries, Dr. Edelman pursued and 
obtained bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees, along with 
several professional certifications, allowing him to have a long and 
distinguished career serving his fellow Montanans.
  While serving as chancellor at Montana State University-Billings, Dr. 
Edelman championed many student causes with a particular focus on 
veterans, disabilities, first generation, underserved, and Native 
American students. He worked with the FBI and other Agencies to provide 
educational opportunities for victims of human trafficking and also 
entered into an agreement for MSUB to partner with the University of 
North Texas Health Science Center to identify human remains, 
particularly those of murdered Native Americans. Additionally, he 
created a veteran's success center at MSUB. Dr. Edelman also helped 
raise the final funds for a science building and student scholarships. 
Outside of his work at MSUB, Dr. Edelman volunteers by serving on the 
board of Horses Spirits Healing, a nonprofit that helps veterans with 
PTSD.
  After a career dedicated to serving Montana and our Nation, Dr. 
Edelman recently retired from MSUB due to a terminal condition 
connected to his time in the U.S. Army. Dr. Edelman truly embodies the 
values and spirit of a Montanan, and I have no doubt that his legacy of 
service will continue for generations to come. It is my honor to 
recognize Dr. Edelman for his service to our great State and Nation and 
for his dedication to improving the lives of his students and fellow 
Montana veterans. You have made Montana and our country proud.

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