WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg, at the request of Montana Senator Conrad Burns and his family released the following update from Garrett Burns, the son of Senator Conrad Burns:

Senator Conrad Burns remains in Intensive Care at a Washington, D.C. hospital following a stroke late Wednesday night.  Doctors indicate he made slight improvements throughout the night.

“This has been a difficult time for our family, and the prayers and kind words of encouragement have been a real source of strength and hope.  It’s difficult to put into words what the outpouring of love for my dad has meant to us.  Folks are reminding us every day about the positive impact he has had on the lives of so many Montanans.  We’re very thankful for Dad’s many friends and supporters and we remain optimistic for his recovery.”

Cards can be sent to Conrad Burns & Family c/o GAGE, 122 C, NW Suite 380, Washington, DC 20001.

In lieu of flowers, the Burns family requests that interested families make a donation to their local food bank.  Senator Burns is a strong supporter of the Billings Food Bank.

Montana Food Bank Network:
http://www.mfbn.org/

Department of Housing and Urban Development Food Bank Listing
http://www.hud.gov/local/mt/homeless/foodbanks.cfm