[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 11, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S987]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING OAKES CUSTOM MEATS & CATERING

 Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, as chairman of the Committee on 
Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize a small 
business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit, which 
drives our economy. This week, it is my pleasure to honor Oakes Custom 
Meats & Catering of Chumuckla, FL, as the Senate Small Business of the 
Week.
  For more than 25 years, Oakes Custom Meats & Catering has served 
Chumuckla as a neighborhood butcher shop that cuts and processes 
livestock and wild game. Having lived and worked in Chumuckla for 
generations, the Oakes family is uniquely positioned to serve their 
community in this capacity, as they deeply appreciate their local 
farmers and understand their needs. The Oakes' knowledge of and 
friendships with the people in their community allows them to serve 
their community well, providing exceptional personalized service to 
every customer.
  Oakes Custom Meats & Catering offers personalized services in a 
number of ways, including full-service catering for parties, 
celebrations, and corporate events. They also have a food truck that 
serves lunch several days a week at various locations inhabited by 
local small businesses around Chumuckla, helping to promote those 
businesses in the community. The food truck lunches have a large 
following on social media, are extremely popular, and often sell out 
within a few hours. Oakes Custom Meats & Catering's rave reviews 
reflect not only their delicious food, but their high-quality customer 
service as well.
  Oakes Custom Meats & Catering is also present in their community in a 
charitable capacity. They sponsor a weekly event hosted by a local 
fitness company, provide meals for fundraising volunteers, and position 
their food truck at different charity events. They also bring joy to 
those in their community by giving away free lunches and meals. As one 
of the long-serving businesses in the small community of Chumuckla, FL, 
Oakes Custom Meats & Catering has cemented itself as a staple in the 
area for its high-quality meat processing service, delicious catered 
food, and dedication to serving its farming community. Congratulations 
to the entire Oakes Custom Meats & Catering team for being named Senate 
Small Business of the Week. I look forward to watching your continued 
growth and success.

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