[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 65 (Friday, May 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E644]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING JOHN BROOKS SUPERMARKET AND NETTIE ALVARADO

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 1, 2015

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
to honor John Brooks Supermarket, and in particular, Nettie Alvarado 
for her exceptional customer service and dedicated commitment to our 
senior citizen community.
  Since 1979, John Brooks Supermarket has prided itself as a locally 
owned and operated establishment. The John Brooks on Candeleria and 
12th Street in Albuquerque, New Mexico, certainly takes on this 
persona; it's a neighborhood corner spot that caters to each of its 
customers on an individual level and takes great lengths to serve our 
senior community.
  That's how I first heard about Nettie Alvarado, a radiant, 
compassionate woman who has spent thirty years of dedicated service to 
John Brooks' customers. Every Monday and Thursday, store owner John 
Brooks and Nettie trade off delivering groceries to the senior 
community living at The Good Samaritan Society: Manzano Del Sol Village 
on 5201 Roma Avenue NE. These are crucial services for many of the 
seniors there who are unable to drive or take transportation to the 
grocery store.
  Nettie takes this dedication one step further. Customers will inform 
her of a sick friend, disabled relative or struggling senior and it's 
not long before numbers are exchanged, a grocery list is filed and 
Nettie is off making deliveries. Nettie has earned a reputation for her 
selfless actions and genuine, heartfelt appreciation for others. When 
asked, Nettie will tell you ``I want them to be taken care of'' and has 
no qualms about dipping into her free time to ensure her beloved 
Albuquerque residents receive the services they need.
  Nettie's sentiment towards others extends beyond age, gender, race, 
and socioeconomic status--it's universal. I am inspired to see that we 
have individuals like Nettie in our community and stores like John 
Brooks that put people first and serve our ailing seniors. By valuing 
our community and continuing these practices of goodwill and shared 
responsibility we will achieve a better tomorrow and build a stronger 
America.

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