WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Steve Daines issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Lieutenant Kirby Dempster as Montanan of the Month for his service with the Fergus County Sheriff's Office and his courage in the face of a daunting diagnosis. Through his "Montanan of the Month" initiative, every month Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. To recommend a Montanan click HERE(https://www.daines.senate.gov/montanan-of-the-month/). The following is a statement submitted to the Congressional Record:

TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT KIRBY DEMPSTER

Mr. Daines, Mr. President, today I have the honor to ...