[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 133 (Friday, September 9, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1585]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   COMMENDING DEAN JANEWAY, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF 
          WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION OF WOODBRIDGE, NEW JERSEY

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2011

  Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Dean Janeway, 
President and Chief Operating Officer of Wakefern Food Corporation. Mr. 
Janeway is retiring after nearly five decades of service.
  Wakefern Food Corporation, headquartered in Woodbridge, New Jersey, 
is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States. Members 
of this cooperative operate supermarkets under the ``Shop-Rite'' banner 
throughout the Northeast, including several locations in New Jersey's 
Seventh Congressional District.
  Mr. Janeway joined Wakefern in the 1960s as a junior accountant and 
eventually worked his way to Executive Vice President. He was later 
named Wakefern's President and Chief Operating Officer in 1995. Under 
his tenure, Wakefern significantly expanded the corporation serving 
more localities and employing more people.
  Mr. Janeway has been dedicated to giving back to the community. 
During his tenure, he has directed more than $24 million in donations 
to regional food banks. Wakefern has also championed numerous local 
charities in support of medical research and treatment, fighting 
hunger, and educating young adults. Mr. Janeway has also been honored 
by the Special Olympics of New Jersey and the Archdiocese of Newark for 
his support of charitable causes.
  I congratulate Mr. Janeway on his tenure with Wakefern Food 
Corporation and I commend him for his achievements throughout the 
years.

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