[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 30, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E808]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO MILNER-RUSHING DRUGS OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA

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                    HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR.

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2003

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a landmark in my 
Congressional District, Milner-Rushing Drugs. This pharmacy celebrated 
its 150th anniversary on April 25, 2003. This milestone anniversary is 
quite a testament to the successful practice of caring, professional, 
and personal service that this pharmacy has provided to residents of 
the Shoals for 150 years.
  Milner Drugs was founded in downtown Florence, Alabama in 1833 by 
Joseph Milner. After numerous owners and a name change to Milner-
Rushing Drugs, it was purchased by John M. Lawson in 1995. And since, 
it has grown from two employees at one location to more than 40 
employees at 4 different locations in the Shoals area today.
  From compounding special prescription needs to delivering 
prescriptions to shut-in patients at their homes, Milner-Rushing Drugs 
is not just a business, but a part of the Northwest Alabama community. 
This fine staff at Milner-Rushing Drugs includes a Registered 
Pharmacist, a Registered Respiratory Therapist, and a complete durable 
medical equipment staff certified by the Alabama Durable Medical 
Equipment Association. This exceptional staff and history of unique and 
personalized service keep customers coming back to Milner-Rushing 
Drugs, which has become a cornerstone of the Shoals area.
  Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of the pharmacy's 150th Anniversary, I 
rise to honor and commend this exceptional company and its staff. I 
send my best wishes for a happy 150th Anniversary to Milner-Rushing 
Drugs and for a long and successful future in the Shoals.

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