BOZEMAN, Mont. – Governor-elect Greg Gianforte today released the following statement to celebrate 131 years of Montana Statehood:
“Generations ago, settlers and cattle ranchers headed west to raise their families and live out their American dream. With perseverance and grit, they built Montana – instilling in generations of Montanans to follow the values of hard work, rugged individualism, freedom, and family,” Governor-elect Gianforte said. “One hundred and thirty-one years later, I’m confident that our best days are ahead of us. May God continue to bless the great state of Montana.”
The Governor-elect also released a video message, which can be viewed here.