[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 117 (Thursday, August 18, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                        TRIBUTE TO WEBER BAKERY

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, August 18, 1994

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my hearty 
congratulations to the Weber Bakery on the occasion of their 64th 
anniversary.
  Weber's, founded in 1930 near 45th and Kedzie by German immigrant, 
Erich H. Weber, moved to 63d and St. Louis in 1937 and was a venerable 
member of the Chicago lawn business community until 1980. Erich H. 
Weber retired in the mid-1960's turning the business over to his son, 
current business president, Erich R. Weber. The senior Mr. Weber, 86, 
is living in retirement in Florida.
  I first met Erich R. Weber in 1960, when I was a physical education 
instructor at Marquette Park. They sold the best hot dog buns in the 
world, and I would purchase them for the 350 youngsters in the 
Marquette Park day camp.
  In 1979, the family decided to start a full-service branch in the 
thriving Garfield Ridge area and opened up at Archer and Nottingham. 
The Garfield Ridge Bakery located in the 23d ward of the city of 
Chicago, where I served as Alderman from 1975 to 1982. The Weber Bakery 
is also located in the Third Congressional District of Illinois, the 
district I have served since 1982.
  After the Weber's closed their Chicago lawn shop, they poured all 
their energy into the Archer location, expanding, remodeling, and 
improving their property. In their years in the 23d ward and Third 
Congressional district, under the leadership of Erich R. Weber, the 
Webers have sponsored countless patriotic, cultural, and athletic 
events for the youth of the area. They have also contributed to senior 
citizens picnics, bingos, and awards programs. They have truly been 
outstanding citizens of the community. Their community involvement has 
helped the southwest side of Chicago become the garden spot.
  Today, Weber's is managed by two of Eric R. Weber's sons, Michael and 
David. Like their father before them they literally grew up in the 
business, working weekends and summers learning the art of baking.
  ``We're very proud of our operation here, and we're proud that over 
the years we have expanded our offerings to meet the tastes of our many 
customers,'' states Michael Weber. ``Our German specialties, as well as 
our Polish, Italian, and Mexican items, have proven quite popular with 
a wide audience.''
  On a personal note, I would like to add that the many conversations I 
have had with Erich and Michael Weber have been excellent informational 
experience for me. Those conversations have kept me informed on what 
was going on in the community, what the people were thinking and how 
government was affecting small business.
  Once again, let me thank the Weber's for their total contributions to 
our community and congratulations on your 64th year in business.

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