[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 4713]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO LESLIE CARTNER

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this week, I have the distinct 
honor of recognizing Leslie Cartner, commander of the Yellowstone 
Battalion of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps in Billings. Leslie's 
devotion to the Yellowstone Battalion, the only Sea Cadet organization 
in the State of Montana, has been outstanding. In the next few weeks, 
Leslie will complete her tenure as Yellowstone Battalion Commander and 
transfer responsibility for the Sea Cadet program to another capable 
Montanan.
  In 1962, Congress chartered the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Today 
there are over 380 Sea Cadet units and nearly 9,000 young Americans 
participating in the program. In the Yellowstone Battalion, under 
Leslie's leadership, the cadets have been trained in drill and 
ceremony, first aid, inspection procedures, and taught the basics of 
fighting a fire while onboard a ship. In addition to learning 
introductory level Navy skills, the cadets have received character-
building instruction in avoiding substance abuse and prevention of 
bullying and harassment. One of the instructors for the Yellowstone 
Battalion, Navy veteran George Blackard, described Leslie as the 
driving force behind the local Sea Cadet program and ``the one who 
really got it off the ground.'' I strongly share George's appreciation 
for the work Leslie has done to enhance the program and her commitment 
to helping build the next generation of leaders.
  From Libby to Ekalaka, Montanans are doing great things to strengthen 
their communities. A thank you for a job well done, I tip my cap to 
Leslie.
  Good job, Sailor.

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