[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 74 (Thursday, May 14, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  BERG'S TRUE VALUE'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2009

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, throughout the month of May, 
the city of Bridgeport has been celebrating the 75th anniversary of a 
family business which is more of an institution than a store.
  I want to thank Jack and Dee Berg for their commitment and their 
dedication to their community. They should serve as an inspiration for 
us all.
  This remarkable achievement has spanned two generations of Bergs and 
thirteen presidents. The family business--first a Gamble's Department 
Store before becoming Berg's True Value--served Bridgeport through two 
World Wars, good economic times and bad, and has strengthened western 
Nebraska for decades.
  The store remains in its original location, but has grown from 1,000 
to 10,500 square feet. As it grew, it changed with the times--stocking 
everything from clothing to furniture.
  It is still the best place to get Husker gear.
  I want to congratulate the Bergs as they continue to their 
anniversary celebration. May they find continued success in the years 
to come.

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