[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 46 (Thursday, March 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E236]
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                    IN RECOGNITION OF MATTHEW FOWNES

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 11, 2021

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate 
Matthew Fownes, a Dairy Queen franchise owner, on receiving the Blair 
County Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Person of the Year Award. 
This honor recognizes individuals who have responded well to adversity 
while serving the Blair County community.
  Though businesses in the hospitality and restaurant industry faced 
extraordinary challenges due to COVID-19, Matthew remained committed to 
growing his business and to protect his employees' livelihoods. He 
persevered through challenges and adapted to serve Blair County 
residents efficiently and safely under the COVID restrictions, saving 
jobs in our community.
  On behalf of Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, I 
congratulate Matthew on winning this accomplishment and thank him for 
his service to the Blair County community.

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