[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 7596]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO DEBORAH BLONG

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I wish to commend Deborah Blong 
from Missoula, MT, who was recently recognized as the recipient of the 
American Network of Community Options and Resources 2015 Direct Support 
Professional, DSP, of the Year Award for the State of Montana.
  This award recognizes Ms. Blong's dedication and hard work every day 
in her efforts to support members of the Montana community with 
intellectual, developmental, and other significant disabilities. Ms. 
Blong's selflessness is clear. In addition to taking care of her 
husband who suffers from Parkinson's disease, she manages a home with 
eight residents--four have Prader-Willi syndrome and three others 
struggle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She works 14-hour 
days, often 6 to 7 days a week.
  Deborah Blong makes a difference each and every day for those whom 
she cares for. For 20 years, Ms. Blong has been a positive influence on 
those around her. For her efforts, Ms. Blong has earned the thanks of a 
grateful State.

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