[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 172 (Thursday, November 19, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2828]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING CAKES BY HAPPY EATERY

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 19, 2009

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
sign of recovery and reinvestment in our nation's economy. On November 
19, 2009, ``Cakes by Happy Eatery'' opens its doors for business in 
Manassas, Virginia.
  This family-owned business was established in 1986 as the ``Happy 
Eatery Restaurant and Bakery.'' It previously operated in Alexandria, 
Virginia as a traditional Chinese restaurant with an in-house bakery 
for 17 years. In 2002, the business moved to a location in Centreville, 
Virginia and became ``Cakes by Happy Eatery.'' During this move, the 
family decided to undergo more than just a name and location change. 
They also transformed the business model and focused all of their 
talents and efforts on becoming a full-service bakery.
  This has proven to be a successful business decision. The family's 
recipes and catering services have been well received and the business 
has outgrown its Centreville location. The new Manassas location will 
expand the family's services and responsibilities. The matriarch, Mrs. 
Fu-Mei Wu, will act as the chief quality control manager. Mrs. Wu's 
daughters will continue to be involved in the bakery's everyday 
business. Victoria Wu will oversee daily operations. Charlotte Wu Homme 
will handle advertising and Emily Wu-Rorrer will continue to create the 
popular bakery's new products.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending the Wu 
family for creating jobs by opening a new ``Cakes by Happy Eatery'' 
location. I admire the Wu family for their hard work, and I hope for 
their continued success.

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