[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 118 (Thursday, July 20, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1477-E1478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE TO EDWIN L. ZEHNDER

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 20, 1995
  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to 
honor a man who has devoted much of his life to helping and brightening 
the lives of others. On July 25, Mr. Edwin Zehnder will celebrate his 
75th birthday. On this historic day, citizens of Frankenmuth will also 
celebrate the vast contributions which Edwin has made to his community.
  Since 1965, Edwin and his wife, Marion, have been the proprietors of 
Zehnder's of Frankenmuth restaurant, one of the most famous and top 10 
independent restaurants in total sales in the United States. Throughout 
the century, the Zehnder family has maintained its commitment to 
friendly service and the best oven-roasted chicken in Michigan.
  In the three decades that Edwin has run Zehnder's, he has taken the 
Michigan landmark created by his father, William, and expanded it into 
the largest tourist location in Michigan's historic Frankenmuth. The 
84,000-square-foot restaurant now accompanies a retail gift store, a 
retail food store, and a bakery. 

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Vacationers from around the country have stopped at world-famous 
Zehnder's for a sample of the outstanding cuisine and festive 
atmosphere.
  Edwin's commitment to community service does not stop at the doors of 
his Frankenmuth restaurant. Edwin and Marion have remained active in 
their community and their church for years. As owner of one of the 
greatest tourist spots in Michigan, Edwin has spent his career making 
contributions to the State's hospitality-tourism industry.
  Mr. Speaker, Edwin's dedication to his community, his family, and his 
business have served over the years as an inspiration to all who know 
him. I know you will join my colleagues and I in wishing Mr. Edwin 
Zehnder a happy and healthy 75th birthday. May his future be marked 
with continued success.


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