[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 5, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E758]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   SUPPORTING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRICE, UT J.C. PENNY STORE

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                           HON. JIM MATHESON

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 5, 2010

  Mr. MATHESON. Madam Speaker, when James Cash Penny opened his first 
dry goods store in 1902 in Kemmerer, Wyoming he called it ``The Golden 
Rule'' because he believed that if he provided quality goods at a fair 
price and treated people the way he wanted to be treated his business 
would be successful.
  In 1909 Mr. Penny opened the headquarters for J.C. Penny Company Inc. 
in Salt Lake City, Utah and a year later opened the Price, Utah J.C. 
Penny's store, located in the 2nd district of Utah which I represent. 
The Price J.C. Penny store is the oldest in Utah, and the second oldest 
in the national chain. And while the store window displays may have 
changed over the years the core values of Mr. Penny are steadfast. 
Evidence of Mr. Penny's beliefs and commitment to service went beyond 
retail sales. His compassion for people can often be found wherever his 
stores are located. From Les Eldridge who was the first Price store 
manager in 1910 to the present store manger Leslie Childs and her 
staff, the J.C. Penny team has made customer service and community a 
balanced priority.
  Through more than 100 years of history, the Company has stayed true 
to its Golden Rule beginnings, with a continued commitment to care for 
the communities where it does business. This is reflected in the many 
decades of support this store and its Associates have given to a 
variety of charitable causes in the community, including strong support 
for quality afterschool programs. The Price store has partnered with 
groups such as Kiwanis, United Way, Chamber of Commerce and Downtown 
Business Alliance as well as The Family and Children's Support Center, 
Angel Tree, The Cancer Society and many others to ensure that those in 
need are cared for in Southeastern Utah.
  In honor of the continued service and commitment to the foundation 
built by Mr. Penny with the opening of his first store, I want to offer 
congratulations to the Price, UT J.C. Penny on your 100th anniversary. 
Thank you for making a difference in the community.

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