[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1725]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LEGACY OF BONG'S JEWELERS

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 21, 2018

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the legacy of Bong's 
Jewelers in Corning, New York.
  For the last one hundred and twenty-six years the residents of 
Corning have celebrated birthdays, engagements, weddings, and 
anniversaries with gifts from Bong's Jewelers. Founded by two brothers 
in 1892, Bong's has been run by the family for generations, helping the 
people of Corning celebrate their happiest occasions.
  It is with a heavy heart that I recognize the final closing of this 
community institution. Jeff Bong has owned the family shop since 1975 
and after more than forty years of hard work and success, Jeff has 
announced his well-deserved retirement.
  Having known Jeff and his family for decades, he represents a pillar 
of our community that will be sorely missed with the closing of his 
business. However, I know his ties to our community will endure and we 
are forever grateful for his efforts and commitment to all of us.
  We wish the Bongs well in their retirement and thank them for their 
service to our community.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me to honor Bong's Jewelers, a family-owned 
business of the Corning community for the last one hundred and twenty-
six years.

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