[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 194 (Thursday, November 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1194]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING CONEY ISLAND'S 100TH YEAR IN BUSINESS

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 4, 2021

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Coney Island's 
100th year in business. Coney Island was founded in 1921 by brothers 
Paul and George Nickolpolous. Through many changes of ownership over 
the years, Coney Island has remained a staple in the Galesburg 
community. Current owners Maria Valdez and her son, Jesus Valdez, have 
operated Coney Island since 2004. Each day, the restaurant serves up 
its famous Coney Island pork hot dogs with brown mustard and onions, 
covered in beef sauce. The topsecret recipe has remained largely the 
same over the years and the grill and dining counter are the originals 
from 1921. I commend Coney Island for its 100 years serving customers.
  It is because of strong businesses such as Coney Island in Galesburg, 
Illinois that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th 
Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally 
congratulate Coney Island on its 100th Year in business.

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