[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 39 (Thursday, March 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E406]
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                TRIBUTE TO GRANDMARIE'S CHICKEN PIE SHOP

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 11, 1999

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Grandmarie's Chicken Pie Shop on the occasion of their 42nd 
Anniversary. Grandmarie's has enjoyed 4 decades of success at their 
Tower District location.
  Keeping it simple and keeping it delicious was the slogan of Marie 
Ross, the restaurant's namesake, original owner, and grandmother of 
current owner Gary Ross. The Ross chicken pie tradition dates back to 
the early part of the century when relatives to Marie Ross made creamy 
chicken tarts and left them on the window sill to cool. A legendary 
treat was formed and soon the Chicken Pie Shop was formed. After 42 
years, Grandmarie's Chicken Pie Shop still follows Marie's advice, make 
it ``simply delicious.'' Simplicity is the key, large portions with all 
of the food groups represented at a reasonable price continues to 
attract thousands of Fresnans. A visit of Grandmarie's is a must for 
those new to the Fresno area, nothing can compare to the fine foods 
prepared there daily.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Grandmarie's Chicken Pie 
Shop on the occasion of their 42nd Anniversary. Grandmarie's remains 
one of Fresno's finest traditions. I urge my colleagues to join me in 
wishing Grandmarie's and the Ross family, many years of continued 
success.

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