[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 212 (Tuesday, December 16, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S8773]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT KIRBY DEMPSTER

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize 
Lieutenant Kirby Dempster of the Fergus County Sheriff's Office in 
Lewistown, MT, as Montanan of the Month.
  For more than 8 and a half years, Lieutenant Dempster has served the 
people of Fergus County with courage, compassion, and integrity. As a 
supervising officer, he leads both detention and patrol operations and 
oversees important department initiatives, including cyber-crime 
prevention efforts focused on protecting children, human-trafficking 
investigations, and a drone program.
  Today, we also recognize him for something deeper: his resilience 
during one of life's toughest battles. Following a difficult cancer 
diagnosis, Lieutenant Dempster was confronted with a new fight. 
However, he and his loved ones did not face it alone. His fellow 
officers, first responders, and the entire Lewistown community stepped 
forward without hesitation. Fundraisers were launched, donations poured 
in, and neighbors showed up to support the Dempster family.
  This remarkable outpouring of support reflects what Lieutenant 
Dempster has built in his community over his many years of service. He 
is known as a strong leader, a mentor, a dedicated public servant, and 
above all, a devoted family man.
  Lieutenant Dempster's commitment to protecting his community, his 
leadership in the face of hardship, and the community's support in 
return embodies the very best of Montana values. His story reminds us 
of what service truly means and how Montanans stand together when it 
matters most.

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