[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE BLACK RIFLE COFFEE COMPANY

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 2020

  Mr. KINZINGER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the great 
work and inspiring mission of the Black Rifle Coffee Company, a 
veteran-owned coffee company committed to supporting those in uniform 
in each branch of the armed forces, law enforcement, and first 
responders.
  The Black Rifle Coffee Company was founded in 2014 and was inspired 
by CEO and Founder Evan Hafer's time in the military where he 
recognized the impact something as simple as coffee can have on our 
nation's service members. With a goal of hiring 10,000 veterans, the 
Black Rifle Coffee Company has expanded greatly from Evan's basement to 
different locations across the United States and Canada. This growth 
was made possible by Evan and the rest of the owners, all of whom are 
veterans themselves: Tom Davin, Mat Best, Jarred Taylor, Richard Ryan, 
and Logan Stark.
  As I have said before, I strongly believe the most important part of 
returning home from the military is renewing that mission and sense of 
purpose for our veterans, as well as the community around them. It is 
inspiring to see the Black Rifle Coffee Company take the initiative to 
look out for their fellow military brothers and sisters--just as they 
were trained to do on the battlefield while protecting our freedoms.
  I'm proud to recognize the Black Rifle Coffee Company in this Chamber 
and thank them for their commitment to helping those who have put 
everything on the line for our country. This team and community of 
veterans is the embodiment of true patriotism, and I look forward to 
watching the mission of the Black Rifle Coffee Company continue to grow 
and inspire others to do the same.

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