[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 127 (Tuesday, August 4, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S4430]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING CRUME DRUG STORE

 Mr. PAUL. Madam President, as a member of the Senate Committee 
on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, I rise today to recognize Crume 
Drug Store of Bardstown, KY, as my Senate Small Business of the Week.
  Crume Drug Store has served Nelson County continuously since 1852. 
For more than 170 years, the business has adapted to changes in 
medicine, technology, and the retail pharmacy industry while remaining 
a trusted presence in downtown Bardstown.
  In 2019, Derrick Greenwell and Ashley Coomes purchased Crume Drug 
Store as equal partners. Derrick is a Doctor of Pharmacy and serves as 
co-owner and pharmacist. Ashley is a certified pharmacy technician and 
co-owner. Together, they have preserved the store's historic identity 
while operating it as a modern, locally owned community pharmacy.
  Derrick and Ashley strive to ensure that every customer feels 
comfortable being served at their store. This personal attention 
reflects the best tradition of independent community pharmacies.
  Crume also helps prepare the next generation of healthcare 
professionals. The pharmacy has employed students through local 
cooperative education programs and has provided pharmacy interns with 
practical experience serving patients and working in a community 
pharmacy.
  Derrick, Ashley, and the Crume Drug Store team regularly support 
local schools, athletic programs, churches, and community fundraisers. 
Much of Crume's community service is performed quietly and without 
seeking recognition. Derrick and Ashley prefer to let their work speak 
for itself. They focus on serving their customers well, remaining 
approachable, supporting their employees, and helping their neighbors 
whenever possible.
  Congratulations to Derrick Greenwell, Ashley Coomes, and the entire 
Crume Drug Store team. I commend them for their service to Bardstown 
and Nelson County and wish them continued success in Kentucky.

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