[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Pages 16091-16092]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 636--CONGRATULATING WALTER BREUNING ON THE OCCASION 
                         OF HIS 114TH BIRTHDAY

  Mr. BAUCUS (for himself and Mr. Tester) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 636

       Whereas Walter Breuning of Great Falls, Montana is the 
     oldest living man in the world and will celebrate his 114th 
     birthday on September 21, 2010;
       Whereas Walter Breuning has given back to his communities 
     throughout his life through his service to the Shriners 
     International;
       Whereas Walter Breuning served as manager and secretary of 
     the Great Falls Shriners Club until the age of 99;
       Whereas Walter Breuning is a 33rd degree Mason, the most 
     advanced level for that fraternal group;
       Whereas Walter Breuning began working for the Great 
     Northern Railway at the age of 16 and gave 50 years of 
     service to the railroad;
       Whereas Walter Breuning is an honorary member of the Great 
     Northern Railway Historical Society;
       Whereas Walter Breuning has practiced good health habits 
     throughout his many years and has lived life to the fullest;
       Whereas Walter Breuning has witnessed many monumental 
     events in history and can teach all people of the United 
     States about the lessons he learned throughout his life; and
       Whereas Walter Breuning is an outstanding citizen of, and 
     an ambassador for, the State of Montana: Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved, That the Senate congratulates Walter Breuning, 
     the oldest living man in the world, on the occasion of his 
     114th birthday.

  Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, today I am submitting a resolution 
honoring Walter Breuning, the oldest living man in the world. Walter is 
celebrating his 114th birthday today.
  He was born in Melrose, MN on September 21, 1896, and moved to Great 
Falls, MT, in 1918 while working for the Great Northern Railway. Walter 
is still a proud resident of Great Falls and delights fellow residents, 
staff, and visitors at The Rainbow Senior Living home.
  Despite all the honor and attention bestowed upon him for being the 
oldest living man in the world, Walter is very humble. He has worked 
hard all his life and advises others to do the same. When I called him 
last year to wish him a happy birthday, that is exactly what he said to 
me. Walter began working for the Great Northern Railway at the age of 
16 and gave 50 years of service to the railway. When he retired in 
1963, Walter didn't stop working; he began a second career, one that 
would last until he was 99, as the manager and secretary of the Great 
Falls Shriner's Club.
  Community service has been a big part of Walter's life and when he 
visits with young people he always encourages them to give back to 
their communities. Walter is a 33rd degree Mason, the most advanced 
level for that fraternal organization.
  Walter has practiced healthy habits all his life, and those have 
contributed greatly to his longevity. He has eaten only two meals a day 
for the past 30 years and says he is most grateful for his good health 
over the years. These healthy habits have helped Walter live life to 
the fullest. He enjoys visiting with the many folks that come from all

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over to hear the insights of the oldest living man in the world.
  I am proud to join today with folks from around Montana and across 
the world in wishing Walter a very happy birthday. He is a great 
ambassador for our State and I thank him for all his community 
involvement and service over the years. He truly represents the best of 
Big Sky Country.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.
  Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, 114 years old, your constituent? I guess 
Senator Baucus treats his constituents well.

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