[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 21 (Thursday, February 4, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





               CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MAXY HUGH HAMMOND

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
South Carolina (Mr. Norman) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
accomplishments and life of a true family man and public servant, Maxy 
Hugh Hammond. Maxy was born in Lancaster, South Carolina, on October 
19, 1956.
  Maxy was from a family that was heavily involved in every facet of 
service. His father, Maxy Sr., was very active in serving in the 
Lancaster community, having served on the Lancaster School Board and 
Lancaster City Council for years and ``whetted the appetite'' for his 
son to serve the public, which he did for many years, including serving 
on the Lancaster County Council, United Way, Chamber of Commerce, 
Rotary Club, Economic Development Board, Boy Scout Council, school 
improvement councils, and many more boards and commissions.
  Maxy began his work career 45 years ago, including 7 years with the 
Catawba nuclear plant; Springs Industries for 12 years, where he worked 
in the engineering department; Kanawha Insurance in sales for 15 years; 
and vice president of Founders Federal Credit Union for 10 years, 
retiring on December 31, 2020.
  Maxy has been married for 42 years to Jennifer Starnes Hammond and 
has two children, his son, Garrett, and his wife, Elizabeth; and his 
daughter, Holly, who is married to Matthew Whitley.
  The joys of Maxy and Jennifer's life are their two granddaughters, 
Avery Oak, who will be 2 years old in June, and Maryn Reese, who will 
be 1 year old in April.
  I had the privilege of viewing and listening to a series of 
testimonials posted on Facebook about Maxy and what he and his family 
have meant to the greater Lancaster community, which included heartfelt 
comments by his family, his friends, and his coworkers from all walks 
of life.
  Those who knew him the best had this to say:
  ``Our office is like a six-pack, and Maxy is the plastic ring that 
holds our office together.''
  ``He never puts himself first. It is about everyone else.''
  ``If this building was burning down, he would circle the building two 
to three times before worrying about himself.''
  ``Maxy doesn't care about titles, accolades, or recognition. It is 
all about others.''
  ``If Maxy can make everyone else happy, that is all he wants.''
  Maxy Hammond is a true public servant who has lived his life for his 
God, his family, and his country.
  On behalf of the Members of the 117th United States Congress, I wish 
you Godspeed in your retirement years as you spend time with your 
family and your many friends on the heavenly beaches of the Carolinas.

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