[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 176 (Tuesday, November 5, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S6390]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING RHINO METALS, INC.

 Mr. RISCH. Madam President, as a member and former chairman of 
the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each month 
I recognize and celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit by 
highlighting the success of a small business in my Home State of Idaho. 
However, in honor of Veterans Day on November 11, this month I will 
honor a veteran-owned small business for each of the 10 days the Senate 
is in legislative session. The personal sacrifices made by America's 
veterans have protected the very freedoms and values that give each of 
us and our children the ability to achieve the American dream. The 
skills veterans learn as members of the military are invaluable and 
undoubtedly contribute to Idaho's flourishing veteran business 
community. I am proud of the sacrifices veterans have made to protect 
our country and that they are choosing Idaho to call home when they 
complete their service in the military. As your U.S. Senator from the 
great State of Idaho, it is my pleasure to recognize Rhino Metals, 
Inc., in Caldwell as the Veteran-owned Idaho Small Business of the Day 
for November 5, 2019.
  Rhino Metals, Inc., is owned and operated by U.S. Air Force veteran 
Don Suggs and is known for its quality, hand-crafted products. The 
company began in the 1990s as an aircraft restoration business and 
eventually expanded to sell gun safes, tool chests, and custom 
furniture. Suggs was inspired to open Rhino Metals following his time 
serving in the Air Force as a fighter pilot flying a McDonnell Douglas 
F-4 airplane, known as the ``rhino'' for its toughness and long nose.
  After transitioning back to civilian life, Suggs used the skills and 
work ethic acquired during his military service to build his business. 
Rhino Metals makes an effort to give back to fellow veterans seeking to 
reenter civilian life. As a result, Suggs employs a large number 
veterans and remains committed to the values he learned while serving 
in the U.S. Air Force.
  Congratulations to Don Suggs and all of the employees at Rhino 
Metals, Inc., for being selected as the Veteran-owned Idaho Small 
Business of the Day for November 5, 2019. You make our great State 
proud, and I look forward to your continued growth and success.

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