[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2117]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BUFFALO GALS

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I wish to recognize the Buffalo 
Gals, a monthly gathering of women in the Rapid City, SD, area that are 
hosts of the International Women's Day celebration starting on March 4, 
2016, in Rapid City.
  The Buffalo Gals are a motivated group of over 100 women who have 
gathered once a month in Rapid City over the past year. Their mission 
is to create a community of driven, like-minded women who share their 
experiences with one another and act as role models for people of all 
ages. This inspirational group spreads awareness of worthy causes and 
empowers its members to accomplish their goals, which benefits the 
community as a whole.
  This year's theme for the International Women's Day celebration is 
``Celebrate our Legacy.'' This exciting 2-day event will honor the 
accomplishments and promising futures of the Buffalo Gals and women 
everywhere, and it will feature guest speakers, meals, and a live 
concert that will inspire women to continue to be leaders that seek to 
address complex community and family challenges.
  These remarkable women have achieved a great deal in the past year, 
and I am excited to see what they do in the future. I wish them 
continued success in the years to come.

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