Tim Sheehy

Madam President, it is my honor today to recognize a true Montana manufacturing and industry innovator: Lattice Materials.

From their beginnings in Bozeman, MT, to a globally recognized, U.S.- based manufacturer of silicon and germanium parts, Lattice Materials is a trusted go-to partner for the most difficult and high-risk projects. Lattice Materials serves mission-critical supply chains by manufacturing components used in infrared optics, thermal imaging, laser systems, semiconductors, and military defense technologies.

Lattice Materials also continues to invest in Montana. Their new 80,000-square-foot facility in Bozeman will create 50 new jobs over the next 3 years and provide the necessary infrastructure to respond to increased demand for critical optical components while supporting a stronger, more secure U.S. supply chain. Without question, Lattice Materials is helping transform Montana into a national hub for advanced manufacturing and photonics.

As Lattice Materials continues to invest in Montana, fortify our critical minerals supply chain, and ensure U.S. military readiness, I am proud to take this opportunity to recognize their innovation and contributions to Montana and the country. Lattice Materials' innovation and commitment to Montana manufacturing deserve our recognition.

Madam President, as the school year gets underway, it is my honor to pay tribute to all our Montana educators.

As we gather in the Senate today, Montana teachers are standing in front of classrooms of all sizes, from high school auditoriums in Billings to one-room schools serving our most rural communities. They show up every day with a profound commitment to their students acting as mentors, advisors, and friends who build character and confidence from a young age. From Sidney to Hamilton, our educators ensure every Montana child receives a quality education.

A teacher's true success is not measured by headlines; it is found in everyday breakthroughs. It happens when a struggling student is convinced to stay in school, or when an adult believes in a child for the very first time. These victories may often go unseen, but they quietly shape the trajectory of a student's life.

With so much asked of our schools today, it is worth taking a moment to

honor the educators leading Montana's classrooms. Through every instruction, kind word, and life lesson, they shape the future leaders of our state and country, and they truly deserve our recognition and thanks.

Madam President, I would like to take a moment to express my appreciation to Kellen Edward for his hard work as an intern in my Washington, DC, office this summer.

Kellen is a native of Billings, MT. He will be attending the University of Chicago in the fall, where he will be studying to obtain a degree in global studies and public policy. Kellen has demonstrated a strong work ethic, and his efforts have been key to our mission to serve the people of Montana here in our Nation's Capital.

I want to thank Kellen for the dedication he has shown while working for me and my staff. It has been a pleasure having him as part of our team this summer, and I wish him all the best as he continues to build a bright future for himself.