[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 139 (Thursday, September 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                     SWEZEY'S: A CENTURY OF SERVICE

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                      HON. GEORGE J. HOCHBRUECKNER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 1994

  Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pleasure to 
pay tribute to Swezey's Department Stores on their 100th anniversary. 
Swezey's and the Swezey family will be honored by the Greater Patchogue 
(New York) Chamber of Commerce on October 1 for this remarkable 
achievement.
  In today's commercial market, with businesses rapidly changing hands, 
Swezey's has been an economic rock of stability for Long Island. 
Swezey's success is particularly impressive and notable because it has 
continued to operate at the same Patchogue, Long Island location for 
its entire century of service. The historical significance of this 100 
years of continuous operation is unquestionable--particularly because 
the fourth generation of the Swezey family continues to manage the 
business. Longtime residents of Long Island carry many fond memories of 
Swezey's which include the old clock, various store expansions, and the 
overall significant contribution the store has made to the vitality of 
the Patchogue business community.
  Importantly, the Swezey family continues to be as committed to 
improving their community through volunteerism as they are to the 
success of their business. The Patchogue Chamber of Commerce is proud 
to have Bill Knapp, the secretary-treasurer of Swezey's, as its current 
president. Bill is the son of Priscilla Swezey-Teich. Priscilla's other 
son David is a vice president of the firm. Caroll Swezey, Jr. is the 
chairman of the board. His son John is president of the firm and 
daughter Karen is vice president.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I pay tribute to the 
Swezey family and organization on their centennial celebration. 
Swezey's historic presence serves as a fine example to other Long 
Island businesses on the importance of hard work, excellence in 
service, and commitment to the community. I wish Swezey's another 100 
years of success on Long Island. The Swezey family should be extremely 
proud of their accomplishments.

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