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[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E68-E69]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING THE CAREER OF BILL FREY
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HON. JAMES A. HIMES
of connecticut
in the house of representatives
Friday, January 24, 2020
Mr. HIMES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor one of the heroes of
the fight for decent housing and meaningful opportunity for every
American--my role model, my former boss, and my friend, Bill Frey. Bill
will attempt to retire from Enterprise Community Partners at the end of
January after three decades of shaping that institution, mentoring
generations of committed leaders and improving the lives of countless
Americans. I say attempt, because Bill's soul-deep commitment to
fighting the world's fight and to servant leadership will not fade with
the passage of time.
Enterprise's need, and the respect Bill commands in the world of
community development, may conspire to make Bill's attempt at
retirement a rare failure for a man who has achieved everything, and
always for others.
Bill's deep commitment to selfless service, his unusual humility, and
his intuitive sense for gentle leadership is leavened by an impish
humor that makes Bill irresistible to all, from the formerly homeless
new renter to the senior banking executive, to the faith and community
leaders that he empowered and supported across a lifetime.
Madam Speaker, the years in which I worked for Bill Frey were years
of inspiration, learning and always laughter. I grew immeasurably
watching Bill's steady hand, his courageous personal fights, and the
example he set for so many of us.
I'm not going to say I will miss him, because as I said, I suspect
he's not really going anywhere. And even if he does manage to spend
more time with his wonderful family and growing collection of
grandchildren, his legacy touched so many of us forever. Thank you,
Bill.
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RECOGNIZING ELIZABETH RINK AND MONICA SKEWES OF BOZEMAN AND ADRIANN
RICKER OF FORT PECK
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HON. GREG GIANFORTE
of montana
in the house of representatives
Friday, January 24, 2020
Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Elizabeth Rink
and Monica Skewes of Bozeman, and Adriann Ricker of Fort Peck for their
dedication to and pursuit of finding solutions to public health issues
confronting Montana.
Rink, Skewes, and Ricker, an enrolled member of the Fort Peck
Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, have spent years working with members and
leaders of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation community on public health
issues it faces. Through community-based research, they are helping
develop trauma-informed policies for reservation agencies. All three
are working vigorously alongside tribal members to find solutions.
Montana State University faculty members Rink and Skewes as well as
Ricker from Fott Peck Community College were recently selected for the
Interdisciplinary Research Leaders Program, which is supported by the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The fellowship allows them to continue
this important work.
Their goal is to equip Fort Peck's leaders with data that can guide
their policymaking. Their research supports a more compassionate,
community-centered approach to address the long-term needs of those
seeking help. The three researchers say if a person never heals from
tragic circumstances like substance abuse or addiction then the harmful
cycles don't end.
Rink, Skewes, and Ricker empower Fort Peck leaders with data. As a
result of their work and collaboration, tribal leaders have more
information to better understand these complex public health issues.
Their research and work are making a difference: many of members of the
community are more accepting of and sensitive to these challenges and
hardships than they were before.
Madam Speaker, for their community collaboration and tireless work to
promote positive community change, I recognize Elizabeth Rink and
Monica Skewes of Bozeman, and Adriann Ricker of Fort Peck for their
Spirit of Montana.
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