[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Pages 14387-14388]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              MONTANA TAA

  Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I want to thank all those Montanans who 
have participated in TAA and have shared their stories with me. They 
include Jerry Ann Ross, Wilfred Johnson, Daryl Blasing, Larry Netzel, 
Albert Drebes, and Kris Allen.
  These Montanans embody the ideals of the TAA Program, which 
encourages people to keep trying, even when they have been let down or 
let go. Their hard work and perseverance led them to their success 
today.
  I also want to thank a few more Montanans. These folks work 
tirelessly to deliver the TAA program and to help people like Jerry Ann 
and Larry get good-paying jobs. I want to recognize and thank the 
following: Kathy Yankoff, Elaine Eidum, Laura Gardner, and Wolf 
Ametsbichler.

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  And I want to thank the educational institutions that have helped to 
train these workers to find good-paying jobs. These include Flathead 
Valley Community College, University of Montana, especially the College 
of Technology; and Helena College of Technology.
  I know these names are just a few of the many American success 
stories across the country.
  For those Americans who have good paying jobs, keep at it. And for 
those of you who are looking for a job, help is on the way.
  I am proud to support these Montanans. I am proud to support TAA.

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