[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 194 (Monday, November 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1030]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATING FANNIE MAY ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2020

  Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize 
and congratulate Fannie May on its 100th year anniversary serving the 
Chicagoland community with handcrafted, premium American chocolates.
  H. Teller Archibald opened the first Fannie May shop in 1920 at 11 N. 
LaSalle St. in the heart of downtown Chicago. By 1935 there were four 
dozen shops in Illinois and surrounding states and in 1946, the iconic 
PIXIE was developed. This mouth-watering combination of caramel, 
chocolate and nuts are one of the companies best sellers and one of my 
favorites. During World War II, while other companies chose to change 
their recipes when ingredients were scare, Fannie May stuck with its 
exact recipes, making only what they could with the available superior 
ingredients. Though the company battled many cultural and financial 
challenges, it never stop creating new treats for the young, old and 
health conscious. In 1991 Fannie May produced sugar-free chocolate, 
which quickly became a favorite among dieters and people with diabetes. 
To this day, Fannie May does not compromise on quality, and their 55 
stores including their flagship store on Michigan Avenue in my 
district, and 500 employees in the Chicago area serve the community 
with the utmost pride.
  Fannie May chocolates are undeniably some of the most popular in the 
U.S. and often a favorite for Valentines and the holiday shopper. 
Again, congratulations to Fannie May, we look forward to another 100 
years with you as a vital member of the Chicagoland community.

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