[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 49 (Thursday, April 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E563]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       BON TON SHOPPE ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 4, 2001

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Stella Wingerter and her family on the 40th anniversary of the Bon Ton 
Shoppe Inc.
  Stella Wingerter founded the company in 1961 with the first store 
opening in Farmington, Michigan. That first store was only 1200 square 
feet. Now, however, Stella and her family own and operate four stores, 
all totaling more than 6,000 square feet, with locations in Farmington, 
Livonia, Milford and Brighton, Michigan. Forty years of enterprise in 
southeast Michigan is a strong testament of the Wingerter's dedication 
to their business, their employees and their community.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
Stella Wingerter and her family on 40 years of success and wish them 
many more in the future.

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