[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 16195]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO CHRIS HINDOIEN

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this week, I have the distinct 
honor of recognizing an exceptional volunteer named Chris Hindoien. 
Chris has helped inform and educate Montanans serving in the National 
Guard or Reserve component, as well as their employers, about the 
rights and responsibilities associated with a military mobilization.
  In August, Chris was recognized by the Office of the Secretary of 
Defense for nearly 4 years of service as the State chairman of the 
Montana Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, ESGR. For his 
efforts, Chris received the Exceptional Public Service Award. During 
his stretch as chairman, he worked tirelessly to make sure that the 
relationship between military servicemembers and their employers 
remained strong across Big Sky Country. Chris is the son of the late 
Brig. Gen. Gary Hindoien, a former commander of the Montana Air 
National Guard, so his demonstrated commitment to our State and our 
Nation comes as no surprise.
  Montana has a longstanding tradition of public service. Whether it be 
working on an agriculture project as a Peace Corps volunteer or as an 
Army Ranger at the tip of the military spear, the Montana attitude 
towards service to others continues to endure and Chris's work has 
enabled others to serve. Thank you, Chris, for committing your time and 
talent to enable the success of others.

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