RECOGNIZING AND HONORING SHERIFF DAN SPRINGER

On 2026-06-04, Representative Ryan K. Zinke (R-MT-1) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING AND HONORING SHERIFF DAN SPRINGER" in the House.

RECOGNIZING AND HONORING SHERIFF DAN SPRINGER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E526] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING AND HONORING SHERIFF DAN SPRINGER ______ HON. RYAN K. ZINKE of montana in the house of representatives Thursday, June 4, 2026 Mr. ZINKE. Mr. Speaker, as our Nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, I rise to recognize Sheriff Dan Springer, an extraordinary Montanan who works every day to ensure the safety and security of his community. Sheriff Springer has a long history of serving Montana. For more than 30 years, Sheriff Springer has been involved in the community of Gallatin County, Montana, and became Sheriff in 2021. In that 30 years he has served as a patrol deputy, K9 officer, school resource officer, sergeant of the patrol and detective divisions, member and commander of the Special Response Team, commander of the Detention Center and the Missouri River Drug Task Force, chief deputy coroner, and undersheriff before rising to his current role with a unanimous vote Since becoming Sheriff, Dan Springer has worked to uphold and strengthen the Gallatin County Sheriffs Office reputation of hard work, integrity, and service. Through his leadership, he has continued the department's commitment to public safety while fostering trust with the people of Montana. Sheriff Springer takes on the tough jobs. When the crisis at the southern border reached a tipping point and spilled into Montana. Sheriff Springer looked for solutions. He was on the front lines fighting against cartels who were trafficking victims and drugs, murdering and assaulting our neighbors, and shaking down our business owners. Sheriff Springer worked with federal law enforcement partners to clean up the cartels and deport the criminals. In just a year of his plan being enacted, the bad actors know that they will find no safe harbor in the Gallatin. Outside of law enforcement, Sheriff Springer has continued to serve his community through his active involvement in youth sports and leadership programs. As coach of the Varsity Boys Lacrosse team, he has led his team to seven state championships. Sheriff Springer works tirelessly to instill the values of leadership and integrity in the youth through his Leadership and Growth classes even off the field. A beloved father, Sheriff Springer is supported by his wife, Marchelle, as well as his three children. Springer's success shines on through his children. His eldest daughter is excelling at Queens University, his son is in his second year at the U.S. Naval Academy, and his youngest daughter is a nationally recognized cheer performer and lacrosse player. Mr. Speaker, Sheriff Dan Springer serves as a living example of the character of American law enforcement. He embodies the heart of the Gallatin County community and the spirit of Montana law. On this 250th anniversary of our Nation, we honor his tremendous integrity and his commitment to instilling those virtues in generations to come. I thank Sheriff Springer for his virtuous service to Montana and the Nation. ____________________