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| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-recognizes-mason-stimatze-bozeman-spirit-montana-commendation | Gianforte Recognizes Mason Stimatze of Bozeman With Spirit of Montana Commendation | 2019-11-21 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Mason Stimatze of Bozeman for his quick thinking and bravery that saved his family in the face of a house fire. Ten-year-old Mason awoke in the early hours of a June morning to the sound of crackling and the smell of smoke. His swift actions saved his parents, brother, and sister from what could have been a tragic outcome. Gianforte'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. Gianforte 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. Gianforte's statement in the Congressional Record follows: RECOGNIZING MASON STIMATZE OF BOZEMAN Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mason Stimatze of Bozeman for his quick thinking and bravery that saved his family. In the early hours of a June morning, Mason woke up to the sound of crackling and the smell of smoke. He looked out his bedroom door and saw fire. The flames in the hallway blocked his path to his parents' bedroom. Mason ran outside and started banging on his parents' bedroom window. Mason's father, Nathan, and mother, Sabrina, woke up, broke the window, and safely climbed outside. Mason's brother and sister, however, were still in their home. Mason and his parents ran to their bedroom window and got them out safely. Mason's swift actions saved what is irreplaceable family. His father said if it wasn't for Mason alerting them quickly to the danger, the story would have had a tragic ending. For someone to have the presence of mind to act calmly and swiftly in such a tense moment is remarkable. For a ten-year-old to do it is amazing. His family calls him a hero, and I couldn't agree more. Madam Speaker, for saving his family's life through his bravery and quick thinking, I recognize Mason Stimatze for his Spirit of Montana. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |