[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 125 (Monday, September 24, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1709]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING SALADINO'S

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 24, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Don and Craig 
Saladino on the occasion of the grand opening of their new facility. 
Saladino Company operates as two separate privately owned corporate 
entities: Saladino Sausage Company and Saladino's, Incorporated, which 
is a specialized foodservice distribution company.
  The Saladino Sausage Company was established in Fresno, California in 
the meat department of a grocery store, owned by Don Saladino's father. 
Don's sausage products were first made and sold in 1944. The distinct 
sausages were made from special family recipes brought over from the 
Calabrese region of Italy. His special sausages helped Don's business 
grow quickly and earned him a reputation for producing quality sausages 
at a fair price.
  Craig, Don's son, joined his father in the family business in 1979. 
Together they extended their core product line to include pizza sausage 
and linguica to sell to local restaurants and pizzerias. The Saladino 
Sausage Company's wide variety of raw and cooked sausage products soon 
developed a loyal following of retail and institutional customers. A 
growing reputation of integrity and quality products soon presented 
Saladino's with expanded distribution opportunities.
  Saladino's expansion has allowed the company to move into their new 
state-of-the-art distribution facility. The new facility has increased 
warehouse capability, climate controlled docks, and a layout that 
allows for orders to be processed more efficiently. The new facility 
will help Saladino's Company to continue building on a tradition of 
service.
  Saladino's Sausage Company is run by President Don Saladino. Under 
Don's leadership, the company has maintained a high level of quality, 
integrity and growth. Don's motto, ``Never forget where you came 
from,'' keeps the company focused on providing continuous quality 
service to its customers. Saladino's, Incorporated is run by President 
Craig Saladino. His company has a unique philosophy of partnership with 
its foodservice customers, vendors and associates.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Don and Craig Saladino and 
Saladino's Company on the occasion of the opening of their new 
facility. I urge my colleagues to join me in wishing the Saladino 
family and the Saladino Company many more years of continued success.

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