[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1003]
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         RECOGNIZING McDONALDS MEATS UPON 100 YEARS OF BUSINESS

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2014

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize McDonalds Meats 
of Clear Lake, Minnesota, as it celebrates 100 years of business.
  When Mr. John Leo McDonald purchased a meat market in Clear Lake, 
Minnesota in 1914, little did anyone know how long-lasting this family 
business would be. Forty years after the business started, John's son 
Richard took over, meeting the growing demand for business and 
expanding their facility.
  Thirty-five years after that Richard's son, David McDonald, became 
the head of the family business. Taking on this rich family tradition, 
David not only expanded the facility for a second time to meet the 
growing demand for their delicious meats, but he also started 
experimenting with jerky flavors. Business was booming. David took over 
full ownership in 1994.
  Thirteen years later, Travis and Jennifer McDonald, fourth generation 
McDonalds, continue the family business, providing excellence in 
service and delicious meats, leading the business into its 100th year.
  Like many family-owned businesses throughout our state, McDonalds 
Meats provides not only a service; but also a sense of security, family 
and community. It is this sense of tradition that helps make Minnesota 
a great place to raise a family.
  For 100 years and four generations, this hometown business has 
provided a rich variety of smoked sausages, jerky, deli meats and 
cheeses, all from their own smokehouses and sausage kitchen.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask this body join with me in honoring McDonalds Meats 
upon reaching this noteworthy centennial milestone. Here's to another 
century of quality meats.

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