[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 14 (Tuesday, February 24, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E215]
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                    IN HONOR OF DAVE'S SUPERMARKETS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 1998

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the contribution of Dave's 
Supermarkets to the economic well-being and general welfare of the Ohio 
City neighborhood.
  Dave's Supermarkets have exemplified the attitude of community 
improvement and well-being during its many years of operation. With the 
opening of the Ohio City store, 93 locals, most of whom were unemployed 
or in low-income jobs, now receive union wage paychecks and even health 
care benefits and pension plans. Dave's gave them the opportunity to 
reintegrate themselves into the workforce, thus improving their 
lifestyles and revitalizing the neighborhood. The attitude of Dave's 
Supermarkets and its owners, the Saltzman family, has clearly affected 
the life of the Ohio City community for the better.
  Employees of the newly-constructed Dave's reflect the ethnic and 
cultural diversity of the neighborhood and are friendly, energetic, and 
optimistic. by mixing the local characteristics of the ``general 
store'' with the modern supermarket experience, Dave's provides a 
welcome community atmosphere. Truly, Dave's Supermarkets offer 
intrinsic American values that we all cherish: congeniality, supportive 
customer service, and a friendly atmosphere in which to shop.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in saluting Dave's Supermarkets 
and the employees of the Dave's Ohio City store.

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