[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S82]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO 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, 1st 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 veterans success center at MSUB. Dr. Edelman 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 the spirit of a Montanan, and I have no doubt that his 
legacy of service will continue for many generations to come.
  It is my honor to recognize Dr. Edelman, who is here in the Chamber 
today in the Gallery with his family. I want to recognize Dr. Edelman 
for his service to our great State, our great Nation, and for his 
dedication to improving the lives of his students and his fellow 
Montanan veterans.
  Dr. Edelman, you have made Montana and our country very proud.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Welch). The majority whip.

                          ____________________