[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 149 (Tuesday, December 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1758]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


             RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOSCOV'S

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 9, 2014

  Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in partnership with my 
colleagues, Representative Charlie Dent, Representative Pat Meehan, and 
Representative Joe Pitts, to recognize Boscov's, one of the nation's 
largest family-owned department store chains, on the occasion of its 
100th Anniversary.
  Boscov's, headquartered in Berks County, Pennsylvania, was founded by 
Solomon Boscov in 1914 at 9th and Pike Streets in Reading, 
Pennsylvania. Solomon emigrated to the United States in 1911, purchased 
$8 worth of merchandise, and traveled on foot through Lancaster and 
Berks Counties selling his wares. Within a year, he had saved enough to 
purchase a horse and wagon and increase his inventory.
  From these humble beginnings, Boscov's has grown to a chain of 43 
stores in 6 states with a yearly revenue of over $1 billion. Currently 
headed by Solomon's son, Albert, who serves as Chairman and CEO, 
Boscov's is one of the last family-owned department store chains in the 
United States. In addition to offering fine merchandise at outstanding 
value, Albert Boscov has been a tireless advocate for the Greater 
Reading area and his devotion to the community, through civic and 
charitable activities, is unrivaled. Throughout its long and storied 
history, Boscov's has exemplified the notion that quality never goes 
out of style. And Albert has exemplified the principle of corporate 
leaders being involved in their community's life and reaching beyond 
the company office to help those in need.
  Mr. Speaker, in recognition of its 100 years of faithful service to 
its customers and community, I and my Pennsylvania colleagues ask that 
the House join us today in recognizing Boscov's on the exciting 
occasion of its 100th Anniversary.

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