[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 107 (Thursday, July 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1136]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


    IN RECOGNITION OF 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNION DAIRY IN FREEPORT, 
                                ILLINOIS

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2014

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Union Dairy of 
Freeport, Illinois, on the occasion of their 100th Anniversary.
   Union Dairy started as a partnership between Albert J. Hill and 
Conrad F. Kaiser who had been delivering milk to customers across town. 
They began producing ice cream in 1934. Many of their original flavors 
were created by their early employees, including Orange Pudding, which 
is still a favorite today.
   Over the past 100 years, Union Dairy has excelled at providing good 
old fashioned American treats and delights to its loyal customers. They 
still offer classic ice cream soda, a traditional treat that you don't 
see every day. Over its history, Union Dairy has produced as much as 
one hundred thousand gallons of ice cream in a year, and sold as much 
as six hundred gallons of ice cream per week.
   Today, Union Dairy, in addition to their long-established offerings, 
also prepares standard fare that is anything but. With a focus on local 
ingredients, they serve hamburgers ground fresh daily from a local 
family owned butcher shop and Freeport's own Mrs. Mikes potato chips.
   Mr. Speaker, I again want to recognize Union Dairy on this notable 
event, and am glad that places like this exist, helping to bring smiles 
to faces of people throughout our community.

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