[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 101 (Tuesday, June 23, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E945]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO SHENANDOAH FLORAL

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 23, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Shenandoah 
Floral of Shenandoah, Iowa. For over 90 years, Shenandoah Floral has 
been a staple in the Shenandoah community. According to local history, 
the florist shop was first recorded in the local phonebook in 1925. In 
2006, Shenandoah Floral was purchased by current owner Nancy Maher. 
Nancy purchased the shop when it was in danger of closing and has 
turned the business into a success story.
  Nancy had no prior experience running a floral shop, so the 
assistance of the existing staff helped in making Shenandoah Floral 
successful. Nancy contributes the success of the floral shop to her 
employees. Nancy wanted to keep the floral shop in operation in order 
to keep existing jobs in Shenandoah. She stated that, ``If the doors 
had closed, they'd have just been out of a job.'' Nancy has been 
committed to preserving Shenandoah's downtown area and keeping the 
downtown business district viable.
  Since assuming ownership of the floral shop, Nancy has seen many 
changes in the operation of the business, such as the streamlining of 
operations by using advanced technology and computers. She remembers 
handwriting orders. Nancy takes pride in the services that the floral 
shop provides. The shop receives orders from around the world, 
including from our men and women in the military who wish to send 
flowers to family members. The business cherishes the many friends and 
customers they have served for the past 90 years.
  I commend Shenandoah Floral and their staff for their 90 years of 
dedicated service to Shenandoah and southwest Iowa. I urge my 
colleagues in the House to join me in congratulating Shenandoah Floral 
for their many achievements in the florist industry. I wish them and 
all of their employees best wishes moving forward.

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