TRIBUTE TO HANNAH HARPER

On 2026-06-03, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) delivered a floor speech titled "TRIBUTE TO HANNAH HARPER" in the Senate.

TRIBUTE TO HANNAH HARPER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2522] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO HANNAH HARPER Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, today, I rise to honor Hannah Harper of Willow Springs, MO. Since she was a child, the Harper family has been firmly immersed in the American staples of bluegrass and folk music, and this background has helped mold her into a truly remarkable vocalist. A lifelong Missourian with deep roots in the Ozarks, she has balanced raising a family with her rapidly growing musical career. Her ability to address real life topics through her art, such as the challenges and blessing of parenthood through her heartfelt song ``String Cheese,'' is truly inspiring. Recently, Hannah won the 24th season of American Idol. I have no doubt that she has a bright future ahead of her and will continue to bring our home State's unique musical heritage to the national stage. Hannah Harper has represented the Show-Me-State very well, and I am proud to call her a fellow Missourian and parent to three wonderful children. I wish her all the best, both in her family life, as well as in her career. ____________________