[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 91 (Wednesday, June 17, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING JEFFREY BROWN

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 17, 2009

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Jeffrey Brown, the President and CEO of Brown's Super Stores, 
Inc. The first Brown's Family Shoprite opened in Philadelphia in 1988 
under the leadership of Jeffrey Brown. The Brown's Family Shoprite 
franchise is one of the last major family grocery businesses left in 
the county, and counts 2,500 residents as employees. Brown's Family 
Shoprite has earned a well-deserved reputation of strong community 
involvement, working alongside local organizations, businesses, and 
neighborhood groups for events and outreach in the eleven communities 
where stores are located.
  Mr. Brown leads the franchise he founded by example, and he is a 
fourth-generation Philadelphia grocer. As CEO, he is actively engaged 
in working with local groups that fight hunger, prevent violence, and 
help give youth a better future through career preparation. Mr. Brown 
is an officer and member of the Board of Directors for the Philadelphia 
Youth Network. He has recently supported the ``Goods for Guns'' 
Program, an exchange that encourages community members to surrender 
firearms. He has been commended by the NAACP, and actively assists 
minority businesspeople in achieving their entrepreneurial goals. Mr. 
Brown has also been recognized by the City of Philadelphia and South 
Jersey for his work. Mr. Brown and his franchise have been strong 
supporters of the arts and other community events throughout the years.
  Brown's Family Shoprite is a member of the Wakefern Food Corporation, 
the largest food cooperative in the United States. Mr. Brown's 
involvement in this cooperative allows him to share his knowledge and 
experience outside of the district. Mr. Brown is also a member of the 
Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Food Merchants, New Jersey Food 
Council, and Philadelphia Urban League. He has aided grocers across the 
country in understanding marketing and business development in urban 
areas, as well as the serving of diverse communities.
  Jeffrey Brown has been a community leader and business innovator. 
Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize Mr. Brown for his extraordinary 
accomplishments, and am extremely honored to serve as his Congressman.

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