[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 30 (Thursday, March 17, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: March 17, 1994]
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 CONGRATULATING JAY BUIKEMA, 1994 PRESIDENT, NATIONAL RETAIL HARDWARE 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                         HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 1994

  Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate Mr. Jay Buikema on the occasion of his election to the 
presidency of the National Retail Hardware Association [NRHA]. A 
resident of Wheaton, IL, Jay is a second generation hardware retailer. 
He serves as president and chief executive officer of five Buikema Ace 
Hardware Centers in the fast growing western suburbs of Chicago. The 
company will celebrate its 46th anniversary this year.
  Jay began working in his parents' hardware store at the age of nine, 
developing the interest in retail sales and customer service that 
continues today. Buikema Ace Hardware also maintains a solid emphasis 
on the welfare of its employees, funding continuing education and 
sponsoring a valuable workplace safety program.
  Jay takes a great interest in community activities and has been 
honored by many local organizations. He serves on the board of 
directors of the Midwest Hardware Association and is a member of the 
Naperville, IL, Sunrise Rotary Club.
  The National Retail Hardware Association, a federation of 14 regional 
hardware associations, has elected an able and committed leader as 
their president for 1994.
  I commend Mr. Jay Buikema on his achievement in becoming president of 
NRHA.

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