[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 4, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E255]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





   HONORING 50 YEARS OF BATES HOUSE OF TURKEY IN GREENVILLE, ALABAMA

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                            HON. MARTHA ROBY

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 4, 2020

  Mrs. ROBY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the 
50th Anniversary of Bates House of Turkey in the City of Greenville, 
Alabama.
   On March 1, 1970, the late W.C. ``Bill'' Bates, Jr. and wife, Teresa 
Carlton Bates, opened the doors of legendary Bates House of Turkey in 
Greenville, Alabama for the first time. As the second generation of 
Bates Turkey Farm, they became a driving force behind not only the 
farm's success, but also in the success of the iconic restaurant.
   Following the completion of Interstate 65, the entrepreneurial 
visionaries, Bill and Teresa Bates, decided to buy property and build 
the restaurant in Greenville, making the conscious decision to serve 
only turkey dishes made from free-range birds grown on their farm. In 
addition to Bates House of Turkey being one of the most unique 
restaurants in Alabama, it has also become one of the most popular 
spots for commuters to stop and grab a bite to eat while traveling 
through Butler County along I-65.
   Now, over 50 years later, Bates House of Turkey is still a family-
owned restaurant where locals and non-locals alike gather for dishes 
such as their famous hickory smoked turkey sandwich or their old-
fashioned roast turkey dinner. The Bates children, grandchildren, and 
great grandchildren have been successful in continuing the family 
legacy and keeping the restaurant alive and thriving.
   As the staff and loyal patrons gather to celebrate this wonderful 
achievement, I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring the Bates 
family for their profoundly positive contributions to the Greenville 
community and surrounding area.

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