[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1232]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              PAYING TRIBUTE TO GAGLIANO'S ITALIAN MARKET

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct privilege to recognize a 
local business that truly symbolizes the ``American Dream.'' Tony and 
Josephine Gagliano own and operate Gagliano's Italian Market, a Pueblo, 
Colorado fixture for the last 80 years. As the store has evolved over 
time, it continues to provide a distinct taste of home to numerous 
Puebloans. For this reason, I would like to pay tribute to the unique 
service that the Gagliano family has provided to the Pueblo Community.
  Joe and Carmela Gagliano, the market's founders, were washed out of 
their home in Pueblo's flood of 1921. They recovered from that flood 
and embarked on a venture in the grocery business. Joe and Carmela's 
market originally catered to the basic needs of the growing Italian-
American community in Pueblo. Today, Gagliano's Italian Market sells 
products that range from Italian foods to Italian cookware, dishes, 
pasta makers, and novelty items. Josephine, Joe and Carmela's daughter, 
does most of the baking with help from her grown children and their 
families. The Gaglianos are proud to serve the Pueblo community and are 
enthusiastic about continuing this family tradition.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the Gagliano's story before 
this body of Congress and this nation. The Gaglianos provide a unique 
service to the community by honoring their family's culture and 
tradition. Their strength of spirit and dedication to the ``American 
Dream'' are the characteristics that have made this nation great. I 
congratulate them on their successes and wish them all the best with 
their future endeavors.




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