[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5675]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING JOHN PAUL HAMMERSCHMIDT

  (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CRAWFORD. Madam Speaker, John Paul Hammerschmidt was truly a 
visionary champion for Arkansas' conservative values in Congress, but 
we will all remember him for his humble dedication to our country and 
to our State. His leadership inspired new generations of Arkansans, 
including all of us rising today to honor his memory.
  A supremely successful ambassador for his district and, in fact, the 
entire State, John Paul helped build the airport and interstates that 
allowed northwest Arkansas to blossom into the success story it is 
today. Ten years ago John Paul said: ``We are all put on Earth to serve 
others, and being a Congressman gives you a lot of leverage to really 
serve a lot of people.''
  Congressman Hammerschmidt truly embodied the spirit of public 
service, and his legacy is a powerful reminder for all public servants 
of why we are here and who we represent.

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