[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E923]
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                       HONORING PINI ACE HARDWARE

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 26, 2018

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th 
Anniversary of Pini Ace Hardware, which has served the City of Novato 
and greater Marin County since 1918, enduring through disasters, 
including a large fire in 1944, and major world events such as World 
War I, World War II, and the Great Depression.
  Founded by Henri Pini, who immigrated from Switzerland in 1906, Pini 
Hardware started out as a small grocery store, selling dry goods and 
produce. Over the years, the store relocated and expanded to respond to 
the changing demands of the growing community, and was sold by the Pini 
family after Henri passed away. Currently owned by Tom, Russel, and 
David Young, not only is Pini Hardware celebrating 100 years of 
business this year, but also 50 years of Young family ownership.
  Well-known for outstanding customer service, Pini Ace Hardware is 
praised by shoppers for its old-fashioned and community-oriented 
approach, and for its enduring community service. The store regularly 
sponsors school sports teams, hosts monthly Kid Club events, and 
participates in local events such as the Downtown Novato Tree Lighting 
and Scream on the Green as well as in Novato's Fourth of July parade 
with the Pini Plunger Brigade. As a member of the Novato Chamber of 
Commerce, Pini Hardware is a shining example of the Chamber's mission 
of ``Building Business, Building Community.''
  Mr. Speaker, after a century of outstanding customer and community 
service, Pini Ace Hardware's legacy to Novato and Marin County is 
immeasurable, and I wish them another 100 years of success. It is 
therefore appropriate to honor Pini Ace Hardware on this momentous 
occasion.

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