[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 25, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING DAIRY QUEEN OF MADISON, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, each year, a proclamation is issued 
designating National Small Business Week, a time to recognize the 
important contributions America's small business owners make to our 
economy and our local communities. South Dakota is home to many small 
businesses with a strong commitment to producing quality products while 
serving their community. Today it is my honor to recognize the Dairy 
Queen of Madison, SD, which serves as a testament as to what makes 
South Dakota's small business owners exemplary.
  In 1964, the Mork family acquired the franchise license for the 
Madison Dairy Queen and continues to operate it successfully. Today 
DeLon Mork continues his family's business as the current owner of the 
restaurant. DeLon and his family are passionate about providing 
excellent service to their customers while giving back to the community 
that supports them. Each year, many Dairy Queens participate in Miracle 
Treat Day, to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. For the 
past 11 years, DeLon and his team at the Madison Dairy Queen have 
worked to sell the most Blizzards of any Dairy Queen in North America 
on Miracle Treat Day. Their hard work on behalf of the Children's 
Miracle Network exemplifies the commitment to community service shared 
by the Mork family and the entire team at the Madison Dairy Queen. I 
commend the entire organization for their contributions to this great 
cause.
  Small businesses like DeLon's play an important role in South 
Dakota's economy, and with this recognition, I hope to shine a light on 
his great work. His dedication to producing a quality product and 
serving his community makes all of South Dakota proud. I want to 
congratulate and thank DeLon and the entire Mork family for their 
outstanding devotion to our community. I send them best wishes as they 
continue to serve the community of Madison, SD.

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