[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 139 (Tuesday, October 8, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1451]
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 CONGRATULATING JELLY BELLY'S NORTH CHICAGO PLANT ON 100 YEARS IN THE 
                               COMMUNITY

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                       HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 8, 2013

  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 100 years of 
Jelly Belly Candy Company production in North Chicago. For more than a 
century, Jelly Belly has been making in our Illinois Tenth District 
some of our favorite candies, including candy corn, mint wafers, and of 
course, the Jelly Belly gourmet jelly beans that are a worldwide 
institution and a local treasure.
   Since its inception in the late 19th century, the confectioner now 
known as Jelly Belly has remained family-owned and committed to 
producing the highest-quality products for its consumers. This singular 
dedication to excellence and customer service serves as Jelly Belly's 
sole business philosophy.
   Now for 100 years, Jelly Belly has made its home in North Chicago, 
enriching the community and building strong, deep roots.
   Extending the values of the family-owned business, Jelly Belly has 
maintained a continuous level of commitment to its employees and 
treated the community like family as well.
   Among the oldest Jelly Belly locations, the North Chicago plant is 
not only an important employer, with more than 140 staff, but it is 
also a community landmark and institution. We take great pride seeing 
millions of Jelly Belly jelly beans and other candies produced each 
year in North Chicago.
   Jelly Belly's decision to remain in North Chicago for a century 
speaks to the innovative and dynamic spirit of the Tenth District's 
business community, as well as the loyalty of the firm and its respect 
for its workforce.
   Jelly Belly has achieved remarkable success in its 100 years in 
North Chicago, and it has done it the right way and with integrity. I 
want to personally congratulate them on 100 years in the community, and 
I look forward to another Jelly Belly century in the Tenth District.

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