[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 1, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E516]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF DISCOUNT DRUG MART

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                         HON. ANTHONY GONZALEZ



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  May 1, 2019, on page E516, the following appeared: HONORING THE 
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF DISCOUNT DRUG MART HON. ANTHONY GONALEZ OF 
OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
  
  The online version has been corrected to read: HONORING THE 50TH 
ANNIVERSARY OF DISCOUNT DRUG MART HON. ANTHONY GONZALEZ OF OHIO IN 
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


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                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2019

  Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to an 
Ohio-based drug store chain, Discount Drug Mart on their 50th 
Anniversary. Small businesses are the heart of America. They not only 
create jobs and opportunities, but engineer vibrant communities to live 
and raise our families in.
  Like many small businesses in our country, Discount Drug Mart was 
established after somebody took a risk and poured their heart and soul 
into a visionary product. In 1969, Parviz Boodjeh opened the first 
Discount Drug Mart in Elyria, Ohio, combining a retail store with the 
personal care of a Pharmacist's office. By integrating disease 
management and screening services with necessities and convenience 
items, Discount Drug Mart has influenced businesses around the globe 
and continues to support thousands of Ohioans today. Mr. Boodjeh's 
leadership and compassionate touch have helped his family expand to 
over 70 stores and operate in over 20 Ohio counties. Discount Drug 
Mart, Inc., serves as a model for the American Dream and an example of 
what hard work and dedication can accomplish.
  I offer my sincerest congratulations to this valued business and 
celebrate with them for over a half-century of service to our 
communities.

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