Tribute to Adam Hammill (Cong. Rec., May 20, 2021)
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This is S3190 of the Congressional Record, Senate, May 20, 2021, with interleaved columns. The page begins with the end of a tribute to Fritz Mondale, which recalls his role in changing the Senate's rules on filibusters, and a tribute to a Grand Forks firefighter who donated a kidney to a former battalion chief. Under the heading Tribute to Adam Hammill, Ms. Hassan recognizes Adam Hammill, a Coast Guard veteran, and his business, Exile Burrito of Berlin, NH, which he opened in May 2020. The page also includes a tribute to a Montana veteran on his birthday, with the views attributed to the speakers.
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S3190 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 2021
best I have ever known. In many a every day. But in the case of Logan ognized for their 24 years of service in
tense moment, his sense of humor Schonart, his lifesaving act went much the Helena area nursing home min-
often defused the tension and restored beyond that. istry.
the spirit of comity that is so crucial When members of the Grand Forks Ed epitomizes the heart of a vet-
in getting things done in the Senate. Fire Department heard Rick Aamot, eran—a Montana hero—whose selfless
He knew the art of being able to dis- their former batallion chief, was suf- service must not be forgotten. On be-
agree without being disagreeable. I fering from kidney disease and needed half of a grateful nation, I want to
wish the American people had seen a new kidney, they were concerned thank Ed for his service to our coun-
more of that side of Fritz Mondale. enough to look into how they could try, and I wish you a very happy birth-
That was a heady and vibrant legisla- help. Because it can take years to find day celebration with your family.∑
tive era, and Fritz had a hand in vir- a donor, they joined in the search to f
tually every major piece of civil rights, find one. Schonart was among those
education, and childcare legislation who took a test for compatibility, and TRIBUTE TO ADAM HAMMILL
that emerged from Congress during his test showed he was a match. Having ∑ Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I rise
that period. worked together for nearly a decade be- today to recognize Adam Hammill and
Another of Fritz Mondale’s most re- fore Aamot retired, Schonert thought his business, Exile Burrito of Berlin,
markable and lasting achievements in enough of him to step forward and offer NH. Mr. Hammill, a Coast Guard vet-
the Senate was to engineer a change in to be his donor. eran, had the courage to open his busi-
the Senate’s rules, to curb the abuse of Schonert was not looking for pub- ness after years of planning in May 2020
filibusters in thwarting the will of licity about his successful kidney dona- amid the COVID–19 pandemic.
clear majorities of the American peo- tion to Aamot, but he spoke out about After honorably serving our country,
ple. The difficulty in passing the civil it to encourage others to consider both in the Coast Guard and with the
rights laws of the sixties had gradually doing the same if the opportunity pre- Bureau of Prisons, Mr. Hammill turned
convinced more and more Senators sented itself. In recognition of his gen- his passion for cooking authentic Mexi-
that the bar for cutting off debate in erous lifesaving act, Schonart was can cuisine into a family business and
the Senate was set too high. named the 2020 North Dakota VFW contributed to the revitalization of
That might not sound difficult, but Firefighter of the Year and earlier this Berlin’s historic Main Street commu-
changing the way the Senate operates month was named the 2021 National nity by opening a restaurant, creating
is something akin to trying to change VFW Firefighter of the Year. The jobs, and offering a new variety of
the weather. award was presented May 7 at the table fare that was previously not
As a freshman Senator, I had a front Grand Forks Fire Station. available within an hour of New Hamp-
seat and a bit part in Fritz’s highly or- Mr. President, I congratulate Logan
shire’s northernmost city.
ganized campaign to change the clo- Schonart on this national honor recog-
Opening a new business is always a
ture rule. He won the change in the nizing a firefighter who exceeds profes-
challenge, but that is especially true
cloture rule, and it is not an exaggera- sional expectations and demonstrates
for people like Mr. Hammill, who de-
tion to point out that his efforts prob- community service and professional
cided to start their business during an
ably saved the Senate as we know it, achievement. As the 2021 National
unprecedented global pandemic. Mr.
and he did it without changing the VFW Firefighter of the Year, he sets an
Hammill was committed to staying
Senate’s fundamental character. extraordinary example for all of us
open for his employees and his commu-
The Senate at its best can be the con- demonstrating what selfless sacrifice
nity by pivoting to a takeout model
science of the Nation. It takes constant looks like.∑
and implementing safety measures for
work and vigilance to keep our system f both his employees and customers. As
working as it should for the better- TRIBUTE TO A. ED MAIRERLE Mr. Hammill adapted to the ever
ment of our society and its people. changing business climate due to the
Keeping faith with these fundamentals ∑ Mr. DAINES. Mr. President. Today I
have the distinct honor of recognizing pandemic, he found that as a new busi-
accounts for much of the legacy of ness, he was unable to access the crit-
Fritz Mondale. A. Ed Maierle of Cascade County as
Montanan of the Month for his service ical pandemic relief funding passed by
It is easy for politicians to appeal to Congress. Mr. Hammill recognized the
our worst instincts and to our selfish- to our country during World War II. Ed
is also celebrating his 100th birthday gap in support and raised this issue
ness. Political leaders serve best when with me. As a result of advocacy from
they appeal to the best in us, to lift our on June 6, 2021, which is the 77th anni-
versary of the D-Day invasion in Mr. Hammill and other new business
sights, summon our will and raise us to owners in New Hampshire, I introduced
a higher level. France.
Ed enlisted in the U.S. Navy after the bipartisan Recovery Startup As-
Fritz Mondale’s farewell message to sistance Act with Republican Senator
his staff made clear that this is how he Pearl Harbor was bombed. He was sent
to Hawaii and became an ‘‘Avenger,’’ a MIKE BRAUN of Indiana, which Presi-
thought of himself to the end of his dent Biden signed into law as part of
days: as a public servant. He rep- member of a torpedo bomber squadron
stationed at Pearl Harbor. Ed also the American Rescue Plan. Now,
resented the best of what public service thanks to Mr. Hammill’s advocacy,
means. manned a 50-caliber machine gun on a
PBY, a WWII seaplane. He later was new business owners will be able to ac-
Through his own public service Fritz cess payroll assistance through a tai-
Mondale invested himself in the belief stationed for 2 years as propeller spe-
cialist with a B–24 squadron on lored version of the employee retention
that our democracy gives each of us tax credit.
the opportunity to thrive, to make jus- Esperitu Santo New Heberde Island. As
part of this squadron, he flew daily Mr. Hammill truly represents the
tice real, and to make the economy best of the Granite State—serving our
work for all and not just for some. missions, scouting for the dreaded A6M
Zero Japanese fighter planes. country, showing his grit and deter-
His legacy in the Senate deserves to mination to open a successful business
be and will be an enduring one. After the war, Ed was stationed for 1
year at Whidbey Island, WA, before re- despite unprecedented challenges, and
f speaking up to help other new busi-
turning to Montana. For two summers,
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Ed and his wife, Mary Alice, became nesses like his own. I look forward to
the first couple in the United States to seeing what he accomplishes next.∑
SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE
--- man a U.S. Forest Service fire watch f
TRIBUTE TO LOGAN SCHONART lookout tower. Following this adven-
∑ Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, I want ture, Ed embarked on a very successful MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT
to honor a Grand Forks firefighter for career in the insurance business. He Messages from the President of the
receiving a national honor by the VFW. and Mary Alice were very active in United States were communicated to
Saving lives is what firefighters are community service. They both shared a the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his
called on to do as part of their job strong faith in the Lord and were rec- secretaries.
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