September 10, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 144 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1124]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING MATTHEW AND KRISTIN LUNDGREN OF BILLINGS

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 10, 2019

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Matt and Kristin 
Lundgren of Billings, Montana for their years of service and support to 
charitable organizations in the Billings community.
  It takes special kinds of people to dedicate their life to service. 
Matt and Kristin have impacted many lives in their community, helping 
to equip people and nonprofit organizations with the tools they need to 
succeed.
  Matt has over 25 years of experience with youth development as well 
as business and nonprofit management He serves as executive director of 
the Billings Leadership Foundation, which includes the Friendship House 
in Billings and the Montana Rescue Mission which aims to improve 
nonprofits' impact in their community.
  ``It's the Billings Leadership Foundation model where we can serve 
multiple nonprofits with the back-office skills that we've learned to 
help the front-office program-level stuff be more effective, more 
efficient,'' Matt said.
  Similarly, Kristin is the Director of Impact at the United Way, a 
charitable giving foundation that partners with other nonprofits and 
organizations to help identify and meet the community's biggest needs. 
The projects and partnerships aim to mobilize the caring power of the 
community, including improving kindergarten readiness and helping make 
changes to Montana211.org, an online directory for the region's 
resources
  She is also a part of the Yellowstone County Best Beginnings 
coalition, which focuses on increasing parents' access to support. The 
coalition ``seeks to get children on the right trajectory for life,'' 
said Kristin. That mission builds a stronger community where our kids 
have the tools they need to succeed.
  Madam Speaker, for their dedication to community, efforts to build 
successful nonprofits, and commitment to providing children with the 
tools they need to thrive, I recognize Matthew and Kristin Lundgren for 
their spirit of Montana.

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