TRIBUTE TO WALTER BREUNING

On 2026-06-22, Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) delivered a floor speech titled "TRIBUTE TO WALTER BREUNING" in the Senate.

TRIBUTE TO WALTER BREUNING

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2985] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ______ TRIBUTE TO WALTER BREUNING Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize American supercentenarian Walter Breuning. Walter Breuning was a long-time Montanan and has dedicated tremendous work during the development of American history. In 1913, Walter joined the Great Northern Railway, a transcontinental railroad that profoundly shaped Montana's history by establishing towns, fueling agriculture, and driving tourism. Walter continued to work there after moving to Montana until he was 66 years old. Additionally, Walter enlisted to the U.S. military during World War I and was a Freemason and a member of Great Falls Lodge No. 118 for over 85 years. Outside of his professional career, many other parts of his life touched back to Montana. After moving to Montana in 1918 to continue work with the Great Northern Railway, Walter met Agnes Twokey, a telegraph operator from Butte. Walter was married to Agnes from 1922 until her death in 1957. In his later years, Walter lived at the Rainbow Retirement and Assisted Living Center in Great Falls. Walter lived for 114 years and 205 days and was, up to the time of his death, the oldest living man in the world. It is my distinct honor to recognize Walter Bruening for his outstanding milestone achievement, his loyalty to Montana, and life- long contributions to critical transportation infrastructure in Montana and throughout our Nation. ____________________