[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 17, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                      TRIBUTE TO HANNAH MONTGOMERY

 Mr. SCHMITT. Madam President, I rise to recognize Hannah 
Montgomery of Memphis, MO, for her participation in 4-H and the 
inspiration she is to her community.
  Hannah has been involved in her local community's 4-H program since 
she was 6 years old and is now 13. She has been in a motorized 
wheelchair since January 2020, due to a neurological disorder caused by 
inflammation of her spinal cord. Hannah has never let her physical 
limitations get in the way of her passion for showing her pigs, and her 
positive attitude always radiates through to everyone.
  At such a young age, Hannah is an active member of her community, 
demonstrating great advocacy and inclusion for those in similar 
situations to her. This past August, she was selected as the Adair 
County SB40 Spotlight Award recipient for Kids Inclusion. Hannah 
continues to show her community perseverance and the power of a 
positive attitude.
  Hannah Montgomery is truly a Champion of Missouri. She is an example 
to each and every one of us to pursue what we love, despite barriers 
that may come in our way. I am proud to honor her work in 4-H and 
recognize her parents as they have navigated Hannah's medical 
diagnosis. Missouri is a brighter place because of her, and I am 
excited to see all this young lady will accomplish in the 
future.

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