[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 208 (Thursday, December 2, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S8908]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO AVERY HERRMANN

 Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and 
recognize a young Kansan who has truly gone above and beyond to help 
others, Ms. Avery Herrmann from Sabetha, KS.
  Avery has been making jewelry since 2017 to help support the Kansas 
Honor Flight. She first began designing jewelry after developing 
staphyloma in her right eye. Doctors had told her and her mother, Mary, 
that Avery should pick up a hobby to help keep her motor functions 
developing properly. Mary had made jewelry herself as a child, so she 
showed Avery the tools of the trade, and she hasn't stopped since.
  For a while, Avery had kept up with jewelry making for personal use, 
but the death of her grandfather Robert in 2016 showed her what she 
could do to make a difference with her skills. Robert was a Korean war 
veteran who had previously gone on an Honor Flight himself, which was 
one of his most memorable experiences. After his passing, Avery started 
Abundant Love jewelry as a tribute to her grandfather and a way to 
support veterans in her community. With this new business, she began 
selling earrings online and at various fundraising events. To date, 
Avery has raised almost $7,000 through Abundant Love.
  Stories like Avery's are what truly show the best of Kansas. I have 
met with countless veterans on Honor Flights, and each has their own 
unique and incredible experience like Robert. Avery already is selfless 
in making and selling her earrings to benefit Honor Flight, but what 
truly makes this project extraordinary is that she doesn't take a penny 
for herself. Every single dollar made from Abundant Love goes directly 
to Honor Flight's benefit. Whether she knows it or not, those veterans 
appreciate what she does for them, and I join them in showing my 
appreciation for Avery. I now ask my colleagues to join in me in 
recognizing Avery for her outstanding service for our Nation's 
heroes.

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