[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 60 (Monday, March 30, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E293]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING LESLEY ROBINSON AS A ``MONTANA INNOVATOR'' FOR THE MONTH OF 
                                 MARCH

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                           HON. TROY DOWNING

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 30, 2026

  Mr. DOWNING. Mr. Speaker, in honor of America's 250th birthday, 
Montana's Congressional Delegation is recognizing exceptional 
individuals who embody the spirit of our great state and Nation.
  This March, I am proud to highlight Montana's rich agricultural 
history and celebrate an individual who works tirelessly to give a 
voice to Montana's ranching families: Lesley Robinson.
  Lesley is the Montana Stockgrowers Association's first woman 
president, elected in 2024 after having served in leadership since 
2000. As the owner and operator of cow-calf operation Lazy JD Cattle 
Co, she not only advocates for Montana's stockgrowers, she is one 
herself.
  I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Lesley and MSGA to 
better understand the needs of the Montanans who bring the quality beef 
we know and love to market. I can say without a doubt that ranching in 
the Treasure State has no finer advocate.
  It is no secret that ranching is a part of the very fabric of the 
Montana way of life. With Lesley Robinson in the fight, it will remain 
that way for generations to come.
  It is my honor to recognize her this March alongside eleven other 
individuals who represent everything that it means to be a Montanan.

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