[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 73 (Thursday, May 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E982-E983]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING KENTUCKY LANDMARK, FERRELL'S SNAPPY SERVICE

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                           HON. ED WHITFIELD

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 15, 2003

  Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a Kentucky 
landmark, Ferrell's Snappy Service in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
  Ferrell's is one of the oldest, most successful small businesses in 
Kentucky. David Ferrell and his five elder brothers started their 
hamburger chain in 1930 in Owensboro, Kentucky. The business later 
expanded to Hopkinsville, Henderson, Madisonville and Cadiz, Kentucky. 
The Hopkinsville restaurant in the longest running of the chain, 
opening in 1936 when Franklin Roosevelt was President.
  Mrs. Cecil Ferrell still operates Ferrell's in Hopkinsville today. 
Countless customers including myself look forward to dropping by, 
having a burger, and visiting with Mrs. Ferrell who is always there to 
greet you with a smile and good conversation.
  Ferrell's Snappy Service has become an institution to its customers 
and Hopkinsville. After 67 years of service, perhaps one of the most 
beloved aspects of Ferrell's is how much it has not changed. Ferrell's 
is located in the same building in which it opened in downtown 
Hopkinsville. It offers the same menu of hamburgers, chili, pecan pie, 
potato chips, and cold colas. This has not gone unnoticed by its 
faithful customers. One customer who moved to Texas returned to 
Hopkinsville to purchase 200 Ferrell's hamburgers before she returned 
to the Lone Star State. People from around the world have enjoyed 
Ferrell's hamburgers including a delivery that was dropped off by a 
tourist for Prince Charles and Princess Dianna in London. Customers can 
enjoy a hamburger 24 hours a day, six days a week, and Mrs. Ferrell has 
often said Ferrell's has been a meeting place for folks through the 
years who work late shifts or who just want to get together.
  Ferrell's Snappy Service is a sound example of the importance and 
impact small businesses have on our economy. After 67 years of 
uninterrupted service, Ferrrell's has served countless people and 
provided a great product at a fair price. Those who have been employed 
there and those who have dined there

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know what an impact this small business has had on our economy.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent Mrs. Cecil Ferrell and her 
family in my congressional district. She and her late husband David 
have made a positive and long lasting impact on our community, and I am 
proud to bring their accomplishments to the attention of this House.

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