[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 21 (Thursday, February 10, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E198]
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           CONGRATULATING GIANT FOODS ON ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 10, 2011

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in congratulating Giant Foods on its 75th 
anniversary of service to the residents of the District of Columbia and 
the national capital region.
  Throughout its 75 years, Giant, as it is commonly known, has been 
known for its high-quality food and customer service. Beginning in 
1936, when the first Giant opened in the District of Columbia, our city 
has embraced its convenient neighborhood locations, bargain prices, and 
quality customer service.
  We appreciate Giant's long presence in the District and its 
continuing service to our city throughout population growth and 
transportation and infrastructure development here. We are particularly 
grateful that Giant has always adapted to the ever changing needs of 
the community, offering pharmacies, BonusCard programs, which come with 
special product discounts, Peapod, a home-delivery grocery service, and 
Super Giant, a department store that offers bulk items at reasonable 
prices.
  Giant has become such a focal point and meeting place for residents 
that my office frequents Giants in the District for my Government-to-Go 
program, which offers casework services in the community to assist 
District residents with federal concerns, saving them from having to 
visit my offices.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
celebrating the 75th anniversary of Giant Foods.

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