[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5812]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO DELANEY BIEL

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize a 
Hinsdale High School senior, Delaney Biel. Delaney is described by her 
EMT instructor, Dorothy Jensen, as ``a determined team player, who is 
committed to her community. She consistently exceeds expectations . . . 
I'd trust her with my life.'' Delaney is already a nationally certified 
emergency medical technician and will soon be receiving her State 
certification any moment now.
  The loss of three classmates in recent years inspired Delaney to 
enroll in an EMT course offered at her own high school. Initially, an 
aspiring businesswoman, she has said, ``the class absolutely changed 
what I wanted to do as a career. As a kid I was afraid of hospitals, 
but with the ambulance I get to make decisions in a fast-paced 
environment and I can get down to business without getting flustered.'' 
So far she has responded to women in labor and individuals with cardiac 
and diabetic emergencies. Last year, Delaney gave up basketball, 
volleyball, and most of her free time in the service of her community.
  As a fifth generation Montana rancher, making the switch from farming 
equipment to an ambulance was simple. Both working her family's ranch 
and participating in Hinsdale athletics prepared her for the 
collaboration essential to high quality urgent care. Delaney has said, 
``This is a team sport; it's not about you, it's about everyone using 
their strengths to make the team work.''
  Delaney likes to keep a full schedule. Since April of last year, she 
has completed 500 hours of community service, administering bimonthly 
blood pressure screenings at the local senior center. She is also a 
member of FFA, president of student council, a member of the music 
department, and a member of the National Honor Society.
  This fall, at Montana State University-Northern, Delaney will 
continue on her path to becoming a medical professional by pursuing a 
bachelor's degree in nursing. After college, she intends to gain hands-
on experience in the emergency rooms of Billings and Great Falls before 
applying to medical school. Her long term goal is to raise a family in 
Hinsdale and spend a few days each week where she got started, with the 
volunteer ambulance.
  This young woman's dedication is inspiring. It is our small-town 
family values that makes Montana so special. Her example encourages 
each of us to reach beyond expectations we have set for ourselves and 
do our part to strengthen our communities.
  Delaney, I wish you the best in college, and thank you for your 
service to our great State. Keep making us proud.

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