[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 163 (Wednesday, October 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1288]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN RECOGNITION OF SCHROEDER'S FLOWERS 120 YEARS OF SUCCESS

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2019

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 120th 
anniversary of Schroeder's Flowers.
  This family-owned flower shop began in 1899 when award-winning 
florist Carl Meier immigrated from Germany to Green Bay and opened his 
own flower shop. A few years after opening, Carl asked Otto Schroeder 
to leave Germany and help him grow his business. Schroeder stayed in 
Green Bay and later married Carl's daughter, Clara, and the business 
was renamed Schroeder's Flowers.
  Schroeder's Flowers has always been a family business. In 1949, 
Otto's son, Otto Jr., took over the business and moved the location of 
the shop to Webster Avenue in Allouez. Today the business is run by 
fourth and fifth generation owners, Charles and Peggy Schroeder and 
their son, Brian.
  Schroder's Flowers remains a pillar of the Green Bay community. Its 
prioritization of customer service has created a loyal customer base 
that depends on Schroeder's for its floral design expertise. Through 
the years, Schroeder's Flowers has fostered a strong relationship with 
its customers, who have showed continuous support for the family and 
their business. From a small shop that used to deliver flowers by horse 
and wagon, to one that has adapted to the changing economy and now 
processes orders online, Schroeder's Flowers continues to evolve and 
provide customers with quality service and beautiful floral 
arrangements.
  Family-run small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. 
I am proud to have such a flourishing business in my district that puts 
the needs of the community and its customers first. It is encouraging 
to see a local business succeed across two centuries, and to continue 
to uphold the values of Northeast Wisconsin. Family's like the 
Schroeders are what make our district great, and I am proud to 
represent them.
  Madam speaker, it is my honor to congratulate Schroeder's Flowers on 
120 strong years in business. I wish the Schroeder family many more 
years of continued success.

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