[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 7, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E395]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





          RECOGNIZING CHOBANI'S MILITARY APPRECIATION EFFORTS

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 2025

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Military Appreciation 
Month. Throughout the month of May, Americans nationwide acknowledge 
and honor the dedication of the brave men and women who have served 
this Nation.
  Idaho is home to over 115,000 veterans and 8,700 service members. I 
am deeply grateful for the heroes who protect our freedom and am proud 
to support our military families and veterans in our great state.
  Military Appreciation Month can be honored in various ways, such as 
through parades, tributes, flying the American flag, or simply 
expressing gratitude to veterans for their sacrifices. Regardless of 
how Americans choose to observe this important month, we stand united 
in our deep appreciation for our servicemembers, veterans, and their 
families for their sacrifices.
  Chobani, an American food company that has its main manufacturing 
facility in Twin Falls, Idaho, is honoring our military servicemembers 
through facilitating connections between Blue Star Families, Mountain 
Home Airforce Base, and Chobani military employees.
  The collaborative efforts among these groups have strengthened 
military families, created new relationships, and better supported 
those who serve us.
  Throughout the years, Chobani has done incredible work to support 
families in the Magic Valley and throughout our country. This month, 
Chobani has taken the initiative to empower military families in Idaho 
and nationwide, an effort that shows pride and support for our Nation.
  America would not be what it is today without those who risked their 
lives for the greater good. Our service members and their families have 
sacrificed so much for our Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, as we take time this month to recognize those who have 
served and continue to serve this great country, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in honoring Chobani's military appreciation efforts. God bless 
our Armed Forces.

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