[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E24]
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                       HONORING L&F DISTRIBUTORS

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                         HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 9, 2019

  Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize L&F 
Distributors and all of its diligent employees. This year, L&F 
Distributors celebrates 40 years of successfully serving South Texans 
premium beverages, and I could not be happier to have such talented 
entrepreneurs in my district.
  Purchased in 1978 by Joe LaMantia Jr., this family business started 
with only a handful of employees and one location in McAllen, Texas. 
Over four decades later, this third-generation family owned company has 
taken Texas by storm with locations across 35 counties in Texas and now 
Southern New Mexico. It is truly an honor to represent such a 
prestigious example of how impactful local businesses are in our 
economies. I look forward to watching them continue to grow in Texas 
and beyond.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor to represent the hard-working 
individuals of L&F Distributors. Their success is a shining example of 
what the 15th District of Texas has to offer.

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