[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 35 (Thursday, March 3, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H1136]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         M&M's 75TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. GARRETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 75th 
anniversary of an iconic American candy first made in the great State 
of New Jersey.
  On March 3, 1941, in Newark, New Jersey, Mars began producing M&Ms as 
military rations for those serving in World War II. Over the 75 years 
since their founding, M&Ms grew to become an internationally recognized 
brand and a symbol of American innovation and quality.
  To this day, Mars continues to produce M&Ms in my district in 
Hackettstown, New Jersey. New Jersey is also home to Mars Global 
Chocolate headquarters, and they operate four facilities in a State 
employing over 1,700 associates.
  Mars has remained active in New Jersey communities over the years, 
and I applaud their philanthropic endeavors and their commitment to our 
local towns. No doubt New Jersey is a sweeter place because of M&Ms.
  On behalf of the Fifth District of New Jersey, I am pleased to have 
the opportunity to recognize this extraordinary anniversary for M&Ms.

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