[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 137 (Tuesday, October 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              85TH ANNIVERSARY OF MACARON'S SOOPER MARKET

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                             HON. TOM UDALL

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 25, 2005

  Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
85th anniversary of Macaron's Sooper Market, the oldest business 
establishment in the town of Springer, in my home state of New Mexico. 
Founded in 1920, Macaron's Sooper Market has been family-owned and 
operated for the entire 85 years the store has been in existence.
  A testament to small business success in Northeastern New Mexico, 
Macaron's Sooper Market, the oldest business establishment in the town 
of Springer, in my home state of New Mexico. Founded in 1920, Macaron's 
Sooper Market has been family-owned and operated for the entire 85 
years the store has been in existence.
  A testament to small business success in Northeastern New Mexico, 
Macaron's Sooper Market also plays a significant role in the history of 
Springer. Originally known as the Springer Confectionery Store, Joseph 
and Lillie Macaron purchased the establishment in 1920 and reopened the 
business in October as the Macaron's Sooper Market.
  In the thirties, more modern times necessitated the move to a newly 
constructed, larger building not far from the original location. The 
store was expanded again in the sixties to become the Macaron's Sooper 
Market we know today.
  The legacy continues as Fred, Betty, Gary and Marilyn Macaron, 
descendents of the store founders, carry on the family business and 
decades-long tradition. Macaron's Sooper Market is an enduring and 
historic feather of Springer and a staple of the Northern New Mexico 
small business community.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in offering congratulations to the 
Macaron family as they celebrate 85 years in business. Family-owned 
small businesses like Macaron's Sooper Market are the heart of 
Northeastern New Mexico's economy.

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