[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 103 (Thursday, July 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1483]
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                   TRIBUTE TO ALEWEL'S COUNTRY MEATS

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2004

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this opportunity to honor 
Alewel's Country Meats for their contribution in shipping more than 
1,000 pounds of beef jerky to provide our Missouri National Guardsmen 
serving in Iraq a taste of home.
  Alewel's Country Meats was started in the year 1932 by Hugo and Emil 
Alewel of Concordia, Missouri. Originally called Alewel Brothers, the 
name was later changed to Alewel's Country Meats in 1964. The plant 
grew to enormous size and in 1974 they expanded to Warrensburg, 
Missouri. My good friend, Roger Alewel, once ran Alewel's Country 
Meats, and his able son, Randy, now runs the company.
  Alewel's Country Meats is known for their prize winning country hams, 
bacon, and sausage which are produced from the freshest meat of mid-
Missouri. With a legacy of over 70 years, Alewel's Country Meats has 
become known not only for their quality meats but also for their 
charitable donations to rural Missouri.
  Mr. Speaker, the generous contribution by Alewel's Country Meats is 
inspirational to all of us. I know the Members of the House will join 
me in paying tribute to the outstanding commitment to our service 
members shown by the men and women who work there.

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