[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 147 (Thursday, November 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2024]
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                   IN HONOR OF ZLAKET FAMILY BUSINESS

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2002

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Zlaket Family 
of Garden Grove for 75 years of service to their community.
  In 1927, Leo and Mary Zlaket decided to open a general store, selling 
bulk items to farm housewives, like flour and sugar, as well as fabric 
to sew clothes for heir families. Chickens were sold whole, without the 
modern day pre-packaging.
  Today, the Zlaket market caters to the fast-paced and busy community 
of Garden Grove by selling specialty and gourmet items. However, they 
still maintain their old world charm by selling ``Moms Cakes'' baked by 
81-year-old mom Kay Roman, who wakes up early each morning to bake her 
delicious creations.
  I am very proud of the Zlaket family for sustaining a business over 
75 years through events like World War II and the Great Depression. 
Their dedication to their community, their business, and their family 
is to be commended.

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