[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 20, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1961]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING HOMER'S MUSIC

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Nebraska (Mr. Bacon) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. BACON. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Small Business 
Month to recognize Homer's Music, a small business and top tourist 
attraction in Nebraska's Second District.
  This year, they celebrate 50 years of service to and entrepreneurship 
in our community. During those 50 years, Homer's Music had expanded to 
nearly a dozen locations in Nebraska and Iowa, but only the original 
Omaha location remains today.
  Established in 1971, Homer's Music is one of the founding tenants in 
Omaha's Old Market, which is comprised of century-old, four- and five-
story brick warehouses that were renovated into shops, restaurants, and 
bars. In fact, The Old Market is also celebrating its 50th anniversary 
this year as well.
  Homer's Music has been recognized as Nebraska's best music retailer 
and was featured in national publications, including The Wall Street 
Journal and The New York Times. While they are known for selling 
vintage records, their love for music and its history remains timeless.
  It is one thing to own a business, but it is another to keep it alive 
for decades. Despite the ongoing pandemic that has financially impacted 
many local shops and businesses throughout America, Homer's Music has 
remained intact.
  Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and society, many of 
which are family or minority-owned. Today, and every day, we thank all 
small businesses in our community and across Nebraska for their 
passion, entrepreneurship, and advancement to our State's economy and 
culture.
  Madam Speaker, I close with congratulations to Tom Weidner and family 
and to Mike Fratt and his team for accomplishing 50 years in business, 
and here is to 50 more.

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