[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING HADDAD'S WEST PEORIA MARKET ON 100 YEARS IN BUSINESS

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2019

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Haddad's West 
Peoria Market for celebrating 100 years in business. Haddad's has been 
a staple in Peoria since it first opened its doors in 1919.
  Haddad's West Peoria Market has held its own as an independently-run 
business in the Peoria community owned by Mark Wrhel. Haddad's family 
owned operation along with its friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff 
is what has kept customers coming back for all of these years. Often 
times customers run into their neighbors, friends or familiar members 
of the community while walking the aisles at Haddad's to pick up their 
favorite products and providing them with a sense of community and 
comfort. Local businesses such as Haddad's are a critical part of our 
local economy and owners such as Mark should be celebrated for all of 
their hard work in creating a place for the community to come together 
and shop locally. 100 years of business is an outstanding achievement 
and I wish Haddad's continued success in the time to come serving the 
Peoria area.
  It is because of businesses such as Haddad's West Peoria Market that 
I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District. 
Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally congratulate Haddad's 
West Peoria Market on its 100 years in business.

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