[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 105 (Monday, June 8, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E521-E522]
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          RECOGNIZING HARDWORKING AMERICANS DURING CORONAVIRUS

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 8, 2020

  Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, I am here today to point out how some 
people rise to the occasion during times of crisis, and by simply doing 
their jobs, they rise above the confusion and exceed the performance 
and expectations of those around them. Specifically, I am talking about 
the coronavirus pandemic, and not just its national impact, but its 
impact in our capital of Washington, D.C. The capital became a ghost 
town in March and April, and even in May, as restaurants everywhere 
were closed and everyone sheltered in place. There were very few 
options and very few restaurants that had the team spirit and 
determination to stay open.
  But there was one restaurant, a McDonald's in Southwest, D.C., at 400 
C St. S.W., that

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persevered. They rallied and stayed open the entire pandemic with a 
crew of dedicated staff that wore protective equipment, rearranged the 
restaurant for takeout only, and otherwise got to work. One manager 
named Aaron, worked long shifts with a great attitude.
  This store's dedication provided some of the only food available in 
the area, including to members of Congress like me. I very much 
appreciated their work, their commitment and their resolve. 
Congratulations to the team there, the management and to the entire 
crew who really proved how tough they were.

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