[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E588]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE CAREER OF BOB HAMMERSCHMIDT

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                           HON. ERIC BURLISON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 20, 2023

  Mr. BURLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished 
career and celebrate the retirement of Bob Hammerschmidt, my 
constituent in Springfield Missouri.
  I extend my heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Hammerschmidt for his 
exceptional 49-year career in banking and finance, and especially his 
35 years of service to Commerce Bank. Mr. Hammerschmidt's unwavering 
commitment to excellence throughout his tenure at Commerce Bank has had 
a profound impact on the financial community of Southwest Missouri.
  From his early days as a young professional to his current position 
as Chairman of Commerce Trust Co., Mr. Hammerschmidt has consistently 
demonstrated his expertise and integrity to the benefit of countless 
businesses and individuals in our community.
  At the young age of 28, Mr. Hammerschmidt became the youngest bank 
president in the history of the state of Arkansas. After serving the 
first 13 years of his career in Arkansas, Missouri was lucky to gain 
Mr. Hammerschmidt's talents in 1988, and we have been blessed by his 
knowledge and experience ever since.
  As Mr. Hammerschmidt prepares to celebrate his retirement with 
Commerce Bank after 35 years, it is my privilege to honor him in this 
way, and to represent him here in Washington, D.C.

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