[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 185 (Friday, December 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1829]
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         SPANKY'S RIVER STREET KICKS OFF 40TH YEAR IN BUSINESS

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 2015

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to join my friend, 
Ansley Williams, in celebrating the 40th year of business at Spanky's 
River Street in Savannah, Georgia.
  Spanky's River Street, home of the original chicken finger, began 40 
years ago with a dream hatched by brothers Dusty and Alben Yarbrough 
and Ansley Williams, all natives of Thomaston, Georgia. They opened the 
original Spanky's restaurant in December 1976 with the idea of selling 
half-pound burgers and pizza.
  Culinary history was made when Alben insisted on having a chicken 
sandwich on the menu. The only problem was the bird was bigger than the 
bun. To get it to fit, the edges had to be trimmed off. Alben took the 
trimmings, tossed them in a special seasoned breading, and fried it up 
to a golden delicious treat. Right then and there, the original chicken 
finger was born.
  Spanky's River Street kicked off its 40th year in business with a 
celebration on December 16th to acknowledge and honor employees and 
patrons, past and present. With a staff as friendly as the happy hour 
and a history wider than the Savannah River, Spanky's has been a 
favorite dining spot for locals and visitors alike.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure today to recognize Ansley and the 
Spanky's family for all their hard work and dedication to Savannah's 
restaurant community. Congratulations on your 40th year of business.

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