[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 31, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S5677]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO DALE DANNEWITZ

 Mr. CRAMER. Madam President, it is an honor to recognize the 
nearly half century of distinguished service of a remarkable North 
Dakotan who retired this year.
  Dale Dannewitz began his locomotive railroad engineering career on 
July 24, 1978, with what is now Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) 
Railroad. This came after earning a degree in diesel mechanics at what 
is now Williston State College, working at Cummins, Inc., and 
completing an apprenticeship with Burlington Northern. In these 50 
years, Dale performed his duties with great skill and dedication.
  He began working on trains in the Minot area, then ran routes between 
Minot and Glasgow, MT. He was a distributive power mentor in Minot for 
a year before spending 4 years as a foreman of engines in Mandan. He 
completed the rest of his career as an engineer in Minot.
  For a few years, he was a team member for the Trauma Response Action 
Involvement Network, a group of engineers and their spouses who 
provided counsel and support to people impacted by a train crossing 
accident or event. He was also a volunteer for Operation Lifesaver, 
Inc., a rail safety education nonprofit which helps students and young 
drivers understand the safety precautions around railroad tracks and 
highway-rail grade crossings.
  Over these years, Dale has had a front row seat watching technology 
and design advancements in railroad transportation. As he was quoted in 
Railway Age magazine in an article at the time of his retirement, he 
said, ``I've enjoyed everything and learned to take the safe route, 
always--it's what it's all about. It was a good ride.''
  It is people like Dale Dannewitz who have ensured the safe movement 
of products and commodities across the continent by rail. On behalf of 
all North Dakotans, I thank him for his service and congratulate him on 
his well-earned retirement. May you enjoy many years of health and 
happiness in the future.
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                      TRIBUTE TO KATHARINE BERKOFF

 Mr. TESTER. Madam President, I rise today to recognize an 
outstanding Montanan who today took home the bronze Olympic medal in 
women's 100m backstroke.
  Katharine Berkoff, a Missoula native and Hellgate High School 
graduate, has been setting records since high school. She made her name 
on the national stage at just 17 years old and has already led an 
impressive career in and out of the pool. Today, she rose to the top 
among the best of the best when she finished the 100m backstroke in 
just 57.98 seconds, earning her spot on the Olympic podium.
  Katharine, you have made Montana proud. Team USA is lucky to have 
you.
  I join today with my fellow Senators to congratulate you on this 
remarkable achievement. I have got a feeling you will continue to do 
great things.

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