[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S3234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        NATIONAL SEERSUCKER DAY

 Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, today I rise in appreciation of 
seersucker manufacturers and enthusiasts across the country. I extend a 
Happy Seersucker Day. This uniquely American fashion has a storied 
history dating back to 1909. Louisiana is proud to have played an 
important part in introducing the country to seersucker apparel. The 
first seersucker suit was designed by Joseph Haspel at his Broad Street 
facility in New Orleans, LA.
  This lightweight cotton fabric, known for its signature pucker has 
been enjoyed by Americans from all walks of life during our hot summer 
months. Mr. Haspel said it best, ``hot is hot, no matter what you do 
for a living.'' In the 1990s, Seersucker Day was established by members 
of this chamber to honor this unique American fashion. I proudly 
resumed this tradition last year in the U.S. House of Representatives 
by designating Wednesday, June 11 as National Seersucker Day. I wish to 
continue this tradition in U.S. Senate by designating Thursday, June 11 
as National Seersucker Day once again. I encourage everyone to wear 
seersucker on this day to commemorate this iconic American 
clothing.

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