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TRIBUTE TO NORMA ASHBY

Crime & Justice

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On 2026-04-22, Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) delivered a floor speech titled "TRIBUTE TO NORMA ASHBY" in the Senate. The speech addressed crime and justice. It referenced legislation: S1933.

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TRIBUTE TO NORMA ASHBY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1933] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO NORMA ASHBY Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Norma Ashby, a Montana broadcasting legend. Ashby is one of Montana's most iconic broadcasters and a community champion. A fourth-generation Montanan raised on a ranch near Winston, Norma began her journalism career in high school and obtained her journalism degree from the University of Montana. Following her graduation, Norma Ashby was a broadcaster at KRTV in Great Falls from 1962-1988. She was a hostess and producer of the award-winning ``Today in Montana'' show, interviewing more than 26,000 guests. Ashby also produced 21 television documentaries and co-produced ``The Great Falls Story: A Tribute to 125 Years'' in 2009. She received a multitude of awards and honors, including TV Broadcaster of the Year in 1985, the Most Influential Woman in Great Falls, and the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Montana. She was also recognized as an honorary member of the Blackfeet Tribe. In 2010, Ashby was inducted into the Montana Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Norma Ashby has served as a primary voice and leader in communities across Montana, and her legacy will continue for generations to come. It is my distinct honor to recognize Norma Ashby for her lifelong dedication to her decades of work in journalism, history, and the arts, and for helping preserve our State's heritage for future generations. ____________________

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TRIBUTE TO NORMA ASHBY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1933] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO NORMA ASHBY Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Norma Ashby, a Montana broadcasting legend. Ashby is one of Montana's most iconic broadcasters and a community champion. A fourth-generation Montanan raised on a ranch near Winston, Norma began her journalism career in high school and obtained her journalism degree from the University of Montana. Following her graduation, Norma Ashby was a broadcaster at KRTV in Great Falls from 1962-1988. She was a hostess and producer of the award-winning ``Today in Montana'' show, interviewing more than 26,000 guests. Ashby also produced 21 television documentaries and co-produced ``The Great Falls Story: A Tribute to 125 Years'' in 2009. She received a multitude of awards and honors, including TV Broadcaster of the Year in 1985, the Most Influential Woman in Great Falls, and the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Montana. She was also recognized as an honorary member of the Blackfeet Tribe. In 2010, Ashby was inducted into the Montana Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Norma Ashby has served as a primary voice and leader in communities across Montana, and her legacy will continue for generations to come. It is my distinct honor to recognize Norma Ashby for her lifelong dedication to her decades of work in journalism, history, and the arts, and for helping preserve our State's heritage for future generations. ____________________