[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E836]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           HONORING SHOLL'S CAFETERIA, A WASHINGTON LANDMARK

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                           HON. CLIFF STEARNS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 24, 2000

  Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, on March 15th, I joined in celebrating the 
72nd Anniversary of Sholl's Cafeteria. Sholl's is more than a business, 
it is a cherished institution here in Washington.
  One of the most important family rituals is eating together, joining 
together in a daily activity and discussing the events of the day and 
the plans for tomorrow. Sholl's provides this family atmosphere by 
providing a place for people to come together in an enjoyable 
environment, to share in taking a meal and to experience the sense of 
community.
  I would like to submit for the Record this poem by John Seitz which 
honors this Washington landmark.

                        Ode to Sholl's Cafeteria

                           (By John R. Seitz)

     Come bring along a friend to Sholl's. Liver and onions! Ah, 
           the rolls! The chopped steak is the best in town. 
           Meatloaf or blue fish share renown.
     Some folks favor the rhubarb pie, While pumpkin's what others 
           swear by. Something lighter you might savor Is egg 
           custard, rich in flavor.
     Water glasses catch the eye, Sparkling with ice as you go by. 
           Coffee is smooth from cup to cup, Whichever time of day 
           you sup.
     Is breakfast the meal you prefer? The eggs will suit without 
           demur. The bacon's always crisp and done. Waffles, 
           pastries, suit everyone!
     So grab a tray, and step in line. The wait's not long, and 
           you'll do fine. Sit where you like, then dig right in, 
           Your tasty meal waits to begin.
     Now you may hear, a threatening fear, That Sholl's could 
           close and disappear. It's true; but Sholl's is open 
           now. It plans to stay, and here is how.
     Patrons, diners, all who should Step forth for food that's 
           cheap and good, Promote tradition with these goals! So 
           ``S.O.S.''--``Support Our Sholl's!''

           

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