[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 184 (Thursday, December 17, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S8792]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING HARLOW'S DONUTS AND BAKERY

  Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, behind each of the millions of 
small businesses in the United States, there is an entrepreneur who is 
willing to put in the hard work necessary for success. In the heart of 
Pineville, LA, Roy W. Burr, Sr., exemplified this commitment by 
dedicating over 30 years to growing and maintaining this week's Small 
Business of the Week, Harlow's Donut and Bakery.
  Harlow's Donut and Bakery has been a staple in Pineville since 
opening its doors in 1972. When Roy W. Burr, Sr., took over in 1984, he 
was determined to maintain the bakery's name and good reputation. With 
no prior experience in the food industry, Roy would regularly begin 
making donuts at 2:30 in the morning. In the decades since, three 
generations of Burrs have created an environment where locals could 
start their mornings with hot coffee and a fresh pastry, while catching 
up with their friends and neighbors. Harlow's Bakery is widely 
recognized as a staple in the community in large part due to the Burr 
family treating both their employees and customers as members of their 
extended family.
  Over the years, Harlow's Donut and Bakery has been awarded statewide 
and national accolades. In 2011, Harlow's was featured as a Travelocity 
Local Secret, Big Find and more recently was honored by the North 
Rapides Business and Industry Alliance as a Small Business of the Month 
in March 2015.
  This past November, Roy W. Burr, Sr., passed away after running 
Harlow's for over 30 years. In remembrance of Roy and his dedication to 
the Pineville community, Harlow's Donut and Bakery is officially 
recognized as Small Business of the Week.

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