February 14, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 29 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO RUSSELL JAMES

 Mr. DAINES. Madam President, this week I have the honor of 
recognizing Russell James of Missoula County for his impact on the 
Whitewater community.
  A third generation Montanan, Russell was born and raised in Ovando, 
MT. Mr. James graduated high school from Thompson Falls, where he went 
to the University of Montana. Directly after graduation in 1980, 
Russell dove into the workforce, taking a job as a professional truck 
driver.
  Russell has been a professional truck driver for 38 years and has 
accumulated over 1 million accident-free miles. He has won numerous 
awards during his tenure as a driver, including the 2008 YRC employee 
of the Year Award and the 2018 YRC Road to Excellence Award. He has 
represented YRC every year at the Montana Truck Driving Championships 
since 2005, as well as the National Truck Driving Championships in 2011 
and 2014. Russell is active in the community, volunteering with the 
Blackfoot River Preservation Group and environmental quality 
improvement and wildlife habitat. He is also an avid outdoorsman and 
enjoys tending to his small family farm.
  I congratulate Russell on his lifetime of outstanding achievements 
and willingness to give back to his community. A tried and true 
Montanan, I look forward to seeing his success in his future 
endeavors.

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