[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 138 (Tuesday, October 23, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1716]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING CANNON'S CATERING FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
Mississippi Delta, minority-owned business, Cannon's Catering. Owned 
and operated by Bobby and Della Cannon, Cannon's Catering was started 
by Della Cannon when she was just a high school student.
  Originally, she wanted to use her culinary expertise to earn extra 
money by baking cakes and preparing refreshments for small parties held 
by family and friends. What started as an after school job transcended 
into a lucrative catering business; preparing meals for family 
reunions, class reunions, weddings, office parties as well as a host of 
other functions.
  Cannon's Catering primary goal is to meet the needs of its customers. 
As a result, they take incredible pride in their work by paying close 
attention to details, providing excellent customer service, and 
creating a menu suitable for the occasion. The secret to their 
longevity has been their undeniable commitment to customer service.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Cannon's 
Catering for their entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellent 
customer service.

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