United States Senator John Melcher spoke of his first memories of Sen. Manning. He said he wanted to get started in his first veterinary business in Forsyth. Dave Manning helped him get started financially and with moral support. And he kept saying, "When I need the money I'll let you know." And he did in such a quiet way, it was paid immediately . . . and with good memories.
Sen. Melcher mentioned that he had worked in the legislature with Sen. Manning and "learned the ropes" from him.
He spoke of his other early associations with Sen. Manning. In his early financial transactions with Dave Manning, John Melcher said he had no written contract with him. Your word was good with Dave, said John Melcher, and his word was good with you.
Agriculture chairman Gordon McComber spoke of Sen. Manning's early work with water in the state of Montana.
Several presentations were made to Sen. Manning. Sen. Tom Towe of Billings presented Dave Manning with a replica of a 1932 Ford.
Treasure County Commissioner Henry DeCock gave Sen. Manning a plaque from the county.
Hysham Mayor Tom Otis presented Sen. Manning with the keys to the city.
Rep. Tom Asay announced that a special fund would be started at the First National Bank in Hysham for a plaque for Sen. Manning. This project is from the state legislature and will allow people of the community to have a hand in erecting a commemorative plaque for Sen. Manning at the Capitol Building in Helena.
Planning Board Chairman Gary Fjelstad read letters from Ambassador Mike Mansfield, written from Japan, and from President Ronald Reagan, both honoring Sen. Manning. He also read a list of other letters received from people across the country.
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