[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 17, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1348]
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   HONORING MR. ANTHONY F. CAROZZA FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CAREER IN THE 
                  RESTAURANT AND FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY

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                          HON. DAVID L. HOBSON

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 17, 2001

  Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Speaker, Whereas, Mr. Anthony F. Carozza, known as 
``Tony'' by his friends and family, retired on the first day of May 
2001, after more than 40 years of exemplary service in the restaurant 
industry; and
  Whereas, Tony launched his career in 1960 with Gino's successfully 
assisting in the start up of many of these famous food chains, and
  Whereas, in 1962, he desired a new challenge, and he opened three of 
his own pizza and sub shops, in Baltimore, MD, called Tony's Snack 
Shops; and
  Whereas, in 1970, Tony Carozza and family grew tired of city life, 
and up and moved to Ocean City, Maryland, where Tony worked as pile 
driver in the frigid February waters before becoming a manager at 
Pappy's Pizza and Beer, and taking over Beefy's, the first real fast 
food restaurant in this resort town; and
  Whereas, in a small community where all the locals known each other, 
Tony, his wife, Mary Pat, and their four young children ran the 
restaurant, with each family member making his/her own significant and 
sometimes humorous contribution to the business; and
  Whereas, the Carozza home and Beefy's served as a ``home away from 
home'' for countless friends, neighbors, and family members who shared 
many fond and funny memories with the Carozza family including enjoying 
the famous upside down Christmas tree handing from the rafters of 
Beefy's; and
  Whereas, in 1980, Tony, a shrewd businessman who was known for being 
tough on salesmen, began his 20 years in the food service industry, 
beginning with Shoreland Food Service, followed by PYA Monarch from 
1985-1990, then Sandler Foods from 1990-1993, and ending finally in 
2001 with J.P. Food Service/U.S. Food Service; and
  Whereas, his many years of hard work in the restaurant business led 
to his becoming an award winning salesman with J.P. Food Service/U.S. 
Food Service bringing in over $3.5 million annually for several 
consecutive years; and
  Whereas, Tony Carozza's impressive work ethic and complete dedication 
to his family and his community have brought him many successes and 
much happiness, and his many friends and family members who recognize 
his integrity, his standards of conduct, and his honorable work and 
life code.
  Now therefore, on behalf of the United States Congress, I take great 
pleasure and pride in joining with his family and friends to honor 
Anthony F. Carozza upon his retirement after more than 40 years of 
outstanding service to his customers, community, and family.