[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 162 (Tuesday, November 16, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2399]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING THE BAILEY COMPANY

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 1999

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Bailey Company, 
an Arby's Roast Beef Restaurant franchisee in Colorado, of 62 
restaurants and over 1,000 employees, for business excellence and 
commitment to public service. This commitment has translated into 
support for Colorado's chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
  The Bailey Company's efforts have included several fundraising and 
volunteer activities for over 15 years. In 1998, the company entered 
into an agreement with the Colorado Rockies of the National League 
featuring two Rockies players on plastic soft drink cups. Selling 
drinks at 25 cents over the standard price, the Bailey Company 
collected over $38,000 and donated the dollars directly to Big Brothers 
Big Sisters. This summer, they signed on with Arby's first ``Charity 
Tour Golf Tournament.'' This endeavor raised over $200,000 for Big 
Brothers Big Sisters through tournament fees, promotional events, 
coupon-book sales, a Rockies game and auctions.
  The Bailey Company's General Manager Geoff Bailey, and numerous 
employees, have made support of Big Brothers Big Sisters their mission. 
They have been a national corporate sponsor and are Colorado's largest 
corporate sponsor. In addition to raising funds, they have raised 
awareness of the valuable programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters, and 
have provided leadership through board membership and scholarships 
contributions.
  It is for these reasons I rise today to honor the Bailey Company. I 
hold them up to the House as an example of the best of America's 
business. The Bailey family and employees exemplify the industrious 
spirit and community involvement that made America great.

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