[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 17502]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO PETE GARDZINA

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I wish to recognize Pete Gardzina. 
Pete is the transition assistance adviser for the Montana National 
Guard and an honorable representation of the passion and service we 
honor in Montana.
  Pete aids in the readjustment of our veterans after they return from 
their deployment. This form of outreach not only touches the lives of 
Montana's service men and women, but the families they are returning 
to. He works alongside the Veterans' Affairs Committee and community 
organizations to build a network of support for returned veterans. This 
network offers continued support for those who fought for us and the 
freedoms we take for granted every day.
  Pete has helped improve the lives of multiple veterans by ensuring 
that, when they return, they are well taken care of, are quickly 
connected to the right people, and are supported throughout their 
adjustment back into civilian life.
  I am so grateful to have someone in our community with such passion 
for serving Montana's servicemembers and veterans. On behalf of the 
many veterans Pete has helped and their families, it is my honor to 
recognize his service. I am truly grateful to have someone in Montana 
fighting for those who fought for us.

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