[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 27, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E485]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING SWEET MAGNOLIAS DELI AND GRILLE

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 27, 2020

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, in the midst of the 
Wuhan Virus pandemic it is so inspiring to learn of citizens 
volunteering to assist persons in need. A classic example is Aimee 
Crosby of Pelion, South Carolina, who was highlighted in the article, 
``How sweet it is'' by Kay Collins on April 23rd in The Lexington 
Chronicle:

       A special recognition to Sweet Magnolias Deli Grille for 
     partnering with the Pelion Senior Center to aid their Meals 
     On Wheels. Owner Aimee Crosby advised WLTX that they have 
     been able to keep all of their employees on the payroll. 
     Because the community has been supportive, they wanted to pay 
     it forward.
       Sweet Magnolias joined Meals On Wheels to provide homebound 
     seniors additional meals to have enough food to last all 
     week. The meals include one meat and three sides, a roll and 
     desert. Each plate has enough food for 2 meals. The community 
     has donated $600 and aims to raise $5,000 for 20 weeks of 
     meals.
       The restaurant has started a GoFundMe page to help raise 
     money. To donate please visit Sweet Magnolia's Facebook page 
     or GoFundMe.com ``Bridging the Gap--Pelion.'' Call Aimee 
     Crosby during normal business hours for details.
       Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission, Council 
     of Aging thanks Sweet Magnolias who generously donated their 
     time and resources to make sure 25 homebound seniors are not 
     forgotten. Their Eastern dinners were delivered by Laura 
     Dowey, Pelion's Senior Center Director, and her daughter.

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