[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 121 (Thursday, July 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E944]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF CECIL'S DELICATESSEN

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 18, 2019

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 70th 
anniversary of Cecil's Delicatessen in Saint Paul, Minnesota. On July 
1, 1949, Cecil and Faye Glickman opened the doors for the first time to 
hungry Saint Paul customers. Seven decades later, Cecil's is a landmark 
destination for Highland Park neighbors and international visitors 
alike.
  In the early days, Cecil and Faye Glickman were among a large number 
of Saint Paul Jewish families operating restaurants and delicatessens. 
Today, Cecil's remains as the only traditional deli in the city. This 
long record of success is due to its loyal customers' love of Cecil's 
made-from-scratch dishes, baked goods and high-quality imported 
products served up each day by friendly, hardworking and dedicated 
staff.
  Family has always been the key ingredient to success for four 
generations. In 1980, Cecil and Faye's daughter Sheila and her husband 
David Leventhal bought the deli from her parents when they decided to 
retire. Sheila still takes orders and David balances the books. In 
addition, Sheila and David's children and even grandchildren work 
around the deli, alongside many other longtime employees. Governors, 
movie stars and regular folks young and old have been served delicious 
Jewish delicacies and family creations by the Glickmans and Leventhals. 
In fact, there used to be a saying in Highland Park that a baby's first 
three words were mama, papa, and Cecil's.
  Walking through the front door at Cecil's transports customers back 
to an earlier time. With its black and white parquet floors, diner 
style red chairs, and deli counter piled high with corned beef, potato 
salad, and a plethora of delicacies, Cecil's serves up delicious food 
with a perfect-sized side of nostalgia. While the menu has expanded to 
more than 150 items, one thing that has remained the same is the 
attention to detail, great food and service.
  All of these ingredients come together to make Cecil's one of Saint 
Paul's most beloved places to relax and get a bite to eat with friends 
and neighbors. Madam Speaker, please join me in celebrating the 70th 
anniversary of Cecil's Delicatessen.

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