Recognizing Thomas Price for the 2019 Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation

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Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Thomas Price of Eureka, a recipient of the 2019 Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation for his service to his country and leadership in his community. Mr. Price is a veteran of the United States Navy. He served from 1944 to 1946 on the USS Missoula APA 211 earning the Pacific 2 Star Award and attaining the rank of Seaman First Class. He was on board the USS Missoula when the flag was raised on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945. Serving his community, Mr. Price has worked with special needs children for 25 years. He's given ten scholarships to local high school graduating seniors. He's also spent many years serving on boards for the local nursing home and Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Mr. Price even puts on a weekly bingo game and donates the proceeds to local charities throughout his community. Mr. Price is a humble man who continually helps others. He has a generous heart and always blessed the people in his community. I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending Thomas Price for his dedication and service.

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