{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-recognizes-lynne-and-myron-malnaa-glasgow-spirit-montana", "Gianforte Recognizes Lynne and Myron Malnaa of Glasgow With Spirit of Montana Commendation", "2019-11-14", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "During National Adoption Month, Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Lynne and Myron Malnaa of Glasgow for their dedication to and compassion for Montana's children.\nFor 18 years, the Malnaas have welcomed more than 150 foster children into their home, embracing them with the unconditional love they need. Lynne and Myron nurture and care for the kids, watch them grow, and provide the opportunity for the kids to be kids.\nLynne and Myron were recognized recently as 2019 Angels in Adoption honorees.\nGianforte's Spirit of Montana is a weekly recognition of Montanans for their accomplishments, dedication, or service. Gianforte highlights the recipient in the U.S. House of Representatives and personally contacts the honorees.\nGianforte encourages anyone to nominate Montanans for the Spirit of Montana award by contacting his office at 202-225-3211 or by email at https://gianforte.house.gov/contact/email.\nGianforte's statement in the Congressional Record follows:\nRECOGNIZING LYNNE AND MYRON MALNAA OF GLASGOW\nMadam Speaker, I rise today to honor Lynne and Myron Malnaa of Glasgow for their dedication to and compassion for Montana's children.\nAfter her eldest daughter graduated from high school and with their son and Myron rodeoing, Lynne felt like she had an empty nest, and she says she found her quiet house unsettling.\nOne day Lynne, who ran a daycare out of their home for 25 years, got a call that changed her life. She was told there were a few desperate kids who needed a home right away. Lynne instantly stepped up and took them in. It happened so quickly, Myron, a law enforcement officer for 25 years, says he doesn't even remember Lynne talking to him about taking on such a big responsibility. Lynne says she did.\nSince that day 18 years ago, the Malnaas continue to provide a safe haven for many kids in need. They have welcomed more than 150 foster children into their home, embracing them with the unconditional love they need.\nLynne and Myron nurture and care for the kids, who come to them from various backgrounds. They watch them grow and give them opportunity to let the kids to be kids. Lynne and Myron have also adopted two children and are guardians to another.\nFor their commitment to Montana's children, Lynne and Myron were recognized recently as 2019 Angels in Adoption honorees.\nMadam Speaker, for freely giving over 150 foster children unconditional love and a home, I recognize Lynne and Myron Malnaa for their Spirit of Montana.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-recognizes-lynne-and-myron-malnaa-glasgow-spirit-montana"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8594156242907047, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}