Six Generations. One Promise Still Worth Fighting For.
I am the sixth generation of my family to call Montana home. My great great great grandma came to Montana on a wagon in 1866, and my family has been in Montana ever since. From my family, I’ve learned to love this place and become aware of our human connection to the land.
Protecting the environment, protecting our home, is a Montanan value that has never lost its strength. The belief that nature belongs to all of us is ingrained in our hearts, our communities, and even our state constitution. Preserving nature has never been a political issue: it’s always been a common value among Montanans regardless of party.
The Promise My Mom Fought for, I Now Carry Forward
My mom came to the United States from San Martín Huamelulpam, a small pueblo in Oaxaca, México, more than 35 years ago. She came because she was told, by family, by friends, by the news, that America was the place to go to build something better. She came for opportunity. She came for the dream that so many immigrants are promised when they make that journey. She came for what this country calls life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. She believed those words were meant for her too.