[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16666]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO RUSTY STAFNE

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I wish to recognize the loyal 
service of A.T. ``Rusty'' Stafne, chairman of the Fort Peck Assiniboine 
and Sioux Tribes. Stafne ended his term yesterday and will not be 
running for reelection as chairman. I am proud to honor and to 
congratulate him on his service and successes.
  As chairman, Stafne has worked diligently for the Assiniboine and 
Sioux people on the Fort Peck Reservation and has held firm in his 
priorities. He has worked to honor veterans, specifically those who 
served in World War II, and has worked tirelessly to protect wildlife 
in Montana and on the Fort Peck Reservation.
  We thank Chairman Stafne for his involvement in the Senate Indian 
Affairs Committee. He has been a tireless advocate for rural water 
projects and other challenges facing the tribes. He has traveled to 
Washington, DC, to testify in front of Congress and has broadened the 
eyes of many--giving new and better insight into the life of tribal men 
and women, so that we can work together to better serve and protect our 
tribal nations.
  I am thankful for Chairman Stafne's work on behalf of the tribe. His 
loyalty, priorities, and hard work set an amazing example to the rest 
of Montana and our great Nation as a whole.

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