[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 165 (Thursday, October 4, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6539-S6540]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   2018 IDAHO HOMETOWN HERO MEDALISTS

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 2018 
Idaho Hometown Hero Medalists.
  Idahoans who are extraordinarily dedicated to hard work, self-
improvement, and community service are honored each year since 2011 
with the Idaho Hometown Hero Medal. Drs. Fahim and Naeem Rahim 
established this award to recognize outstanding Idahoans working for 
the betterment of our communities.
  Ten Idahoans were selected to receive the award this year. They were 
honored at a celebration themed Lighting the Future, for those who are 
inspiring and leading the way for a better tomorrow. Liyah Babayan, a 
refugee from Azerbaijan living in Twin Falls, is being honored for her 
efforts to raise awareness and resources to address chronic 
posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD, in refugees, especially children. 
Christian Colonel, of Pocatello, is a former Major League Baseball 
player honored for using his understanding of

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alcoholism to reach out to area high school students about the severe 
impact of alcohol abuse and addiction. Russell Davies, of Chubbuck, who 
is president of PTSD Veteran Athletes, is being honored for his 
extraordinary commitment to veterans and the local community. Pocatello 
small business owner and former police officer Nicolas Garcia is being 
honored for his charitable activities in the community that include 
sponsoring a Thanksgiving dinner to provide food and fellowship to 
others, donating generously to Highland High School Hispanic Awareness 
Leadership Organization, support for local law enforcement, and many 
other community efforts.
  Peggy Elliott Goldwyn, of Sun Valley, who is the founder of the 
Family of Woman Film Festival, is recognized for her mentorship of 
young women, using filmmaking to raise awareness about issues affecting 
women and children, and creating opportunities for other filmmakers and 
storytellers who stand up for women's rights. Thirteen-year-old 
Alexander Knoll, of Post Falls, is receiving the award for his human 
rights advocacy, international speaking and app invention, including an 
app to help people with disabilities navigate public spaces by 
providing information about wheelchair ramps, disabled parking, braille 
menus, and more. Carrie Madden, of Idaho Falls, who lost her daughter, 
McKenzie, to domestic violence, is being honored for turning the loss 
of McKenzie into a nationwide movement that brings recognition to this 
violent epidemic that impacts families nationwide.
  Retired Lieutenant Colonel Reginald R. Reeves, an Idaho Falls 
attorney and executive director of the Sun Valley Charitable 
Foundation, Inc., is recognized for his service to others in many 
capacities, including his facilitation of donations of food and other 
goods to those in need and providing pro bono advocacy for Active 
military and veterans and service to others in other capacities. Lesli 
Schei, of Chubbuck, is being recognized for her outstanding leadership 
and tireless efforts in serving children across Idaho through the 
Parent Teacher Association, as well as serving abused, abandoned, and 
neglected children in southeastern Idaho. Bowen Toomey, an 11-year-old 
who was born in Serbia and lives in Eagle, has not let physical 
challenges hold him back and is being recognized for his energy, 
determination, and inspiration.
  I thank the Rahims, the award's committee members, the cosponsors, 
volunteers, and other organizations supporting this honor for 
spotlighting great, caring work in our communities. I also thank these 
10 honorees for their acts of kindness that, without a doubt, inspire 
others. I commend them for their leadership and representation of 
countless Idahoans who have not yet been honored who contribute each 
day to bettering our communities.
  Congratulations to the 2018 Idaho Hometown Hero Award recipients on 
your achievements, and thank you for your exceptionalism in our 
communities.

                         TRIBUTE TO LELAND CADE

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this week I have the honor of 
recognizing Leland Paul Cade of Golden Valley County for his impact on 
the surrounding central Montana region.
  Leland was born in 1925 on the Cade homestead just North of Lavina, 
MT. He was the third child of five. Leland often recalls the days of 
having no car and having to harness a team up to the wagon. Years 
later, he recalled what a challenge it was for a kid from a homestead 
that had no electricity or running water to learn to use flush toilets 
with paper on a roll and faucets with hot and cold water.
  Leland graduated from Lavina High School in 1942. Directly after 
graduation, Leland enlisted in the Army, where his main job was to be a 
horse trainer. After being discharged from the Army, Leland attended 
Montana State College in Bozeman, graduating in 1950 with a degree in 
agriculture. He went on to work as an extension agent for the next 16 
years. Later he went and worked as the editor for the Montana Farmer-
Stockman, located in Billings. During this time, he continued his 
commitment to education and improving the farm and ranch economy 
throughout Montana and the West.
  Leland has published 11 books on the homestead era. His recognition 
of the homesteaders on the eastern Montana plains has helped educated a 
great many people. Along with his publications, Leland also helped 
found the Museum of the Northern Great Plains in Fort Benton.
  Leland Cade is truly a son of Montana, born and raised on that short 
grass prairie north of Billings, a testament to all that embodies 
Montana. I congratulate Leland on his lifelong commitment to 
agriculture and education.

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