[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 74 (Monday, May 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E968]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      TRIBUTE TO ZINGERMAN'S DELICATESSEN ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 7, 2007

  Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Zingerman's Delicatessen, in Ann Arbor Michigan. This year Zingerman's 
is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
  Zingerman's was founded in 1982 in Ann Arbor, Michigan by Paul 
Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig. It is now known internationally and renowned 
as one of America's best delicatessens. Along with the University of 
Michigan, Zingerman's is also one of Ann Arbor's best known and popular 
tourist attractions.
  From its original store in 1982, Zingerman's has grown and now 
operates 8 separate gourmet food businesses throughout Michigan, 
employing 545 individuals and serving as an example to other businesses 
by providing its employees with excellent compensation, benefits and 
vacation time.
  Along with their commitment to an equitable work environment, co-
founders Paul and Ari also have a lasting commitment to providing their 
customers with cuisine of the utmost quality. This quality has been 
recognized frequently, as Zingerman's has been the recipient of 
numerous culinary awards, including, most recently, the Food Network's 
2007 ``Delectable Delivery of the Year'' award. The New York Times also 
covered Zingerman's anniversary with an article in its May 2, 2007 
edition.
  Zingerman's is an Ann Arbor original and it is commonly acknowledged 
that there are few, if any, better places in the world at which to get 
a nosh. With all that it has done in the last 25 years, I ask that you 
join me in recognizing the anniversary of Zingerman's Delicatessen; the 
honors and accomplishments of co-founders Paul Saginaw and Ari 
Weinzweig; and their contributions to the City of Ann Arbor, the State 
of Michigan, and the United States of America.

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