[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 185 (Tuesday, November 19, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S6667]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING HAMMER DOWN RIVER EXCURSIONS

 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 Hammer Down River Excursions in White Bird as the veteran-
owned Idaho Small Business of the Day for November 19, 2019.
  Hammer Down River Excursions is owned and operated by U.S. Army 
veteran Homer Brown. The business offers guided tours, dinner cruises, 
and fishing expeditions to showcase Idaho's rich, natural beauty in the 
heart of Hells Canyon and the Salmon River. Professional, experienced 
guides teach guests how to fish Idaho's steelhead, trout, bass, and 
salmon.
  Brown spent his youth fishing and working along the Salmon River 
before entering the Army. After completing his time of service, Brown 
got his captain's license so he could return to the Salmon River to 
work as a jet boat captain. Brown takes pride in sharing Idaho's beauty 
with his patrons.
  Congratulations to Homer Brown and all of the employees at Hammer 
Down River Excursions for being selected as the Veteran-owned Idaho 
Small Business of the Day for November 19, 2019. You make our great 
State proud, and I look forward to your continued growth and success.

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