[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 144 (Wednesday, September 3, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S6006]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO SARAH GUINTHER

 Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I am honored to recognize Sarah 
Guinther of Bow as August's Granite Stater of the Month. Sarah donates 
half of the proceeds she makes from her cookie company, Maddi Hatter, 
to domestic violence support organizations and women's shelters.
  Twelve years ago, Sarah started Maddi Hatter Cookie Company, named 
after her 9-year-old daughter Maddi, while continuing to work her full-
time sales job. Sarah has always loved to bake, and she wanted to focus 
on becoming an expert in making cookies. As a survivor of domestic 
violence and as a survivor of child abuse, Sarah also knew that she 
wanted any business venture that she started to support organizations 
that helped other survivors. That is why from the outset, Sarah either 
donated her Maddi Hatter revenues to charity or invested them back in 
the business.
  Today, Maddi Hatter has baked thousands of cookies and raised more 
than $7,000 in donations and goods for charity. Maddi Hatter donates 
half of its profits to organizations that support survivors of domestic 
violence, has also donated proceeds to children in foster care, and has 
hosted toy and clothing drives. And if a family can't afford to buy a 
cake or cookies for a celebration, Sarah will work with them to make 
sure they have a sweet treat to celebrate with. She also donates 
cookies to the annual New Hampshire book festival, which helps promote 
reading among children and adults.
  Sarah's dedication to supporting domestic violence survivors and 
giving back to her community is a true example of the Granite State 
spirit. Her generosity and understanding is why I am proud to name her 
August's Granite Stater of the Month.

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