HONORING THELMA BAKER

HONORING THELMA BAKER

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Page H691] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THELMA BAKER (Mr. DOWNING asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. DOWNING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life of Thelma Baker. Thelma is what one might call a local legend, both in Missoula County where she made her home and across the Treasure State. To some, she was known as the owner and proprietor of the Thunderbird and Canyon Motels, to others a great-great-grandmother. Those are two greats for the folks keeping track at home. The Thelma I knew was a tireless advocate for conservative causes, who lived a life of dedicated service to her community, to her State, and to her country. She was a voting member of the Montana electoral college since 2000 and was actively involved with local organizations like the University of Montana Grizzly Athletic Association, Copper Connections, and the Missoula Chamber of Commerce. Thelma lived the life of a model citizen, and generations of Montanans will be better off for her devotion to civic engagement and community involvement. May her memory be a blessing. ____________________