[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E75]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING RODEO HALL OF FAME MEMBER, FLINT RASMUSSEN

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                           HON. TROY DOWNING

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 27, 2026

  Mr. DOWNING. Mr. Speaker, in honor of America's 250th birthday, 
Members of Congress from the Treasure State are highlighting 
exceptional Montanans each month who embody the spirit of our great 
state and Nation.
  Last year, rodeo was officially recognized as Montana's state sport. 
It's only fitting that the first Montanan I honor is Havre native Flint 
Rasmussen.
  For decades, Flint brought laughter, heart, and unforgettable energy 
to rodeo arenas across Montana and the country. His natural talent, 
quick wit, and unmistakable flair captivated audiences wherever he 
performed.
  Making his PBR World Finals debut in 1997, Flint became the 
dedicated, exclusive in-arena entertainer for PBR's premier tour in 
2006. For more than two decades, fans packed arenas not only to watch 
world-class bull riding, but to be entertained by Flint's iconic 
performances that became a hallmark of PBR events.
  In recognition of his remarkable career, Flint was inducted into the 
National Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2024 and the Bull Riding Hall of Fame 
last year. Flint Rasmussen didn't just shape Montana's rodeo culture, 
he helped define rodeo entertainment across America.
  I thank Flint for his innumerable contributions to the fabric of 
American culture through his life's work. He has made our state and our 
country proud.

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