[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 18 (Friday, January 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E69-E70]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       COMMEMORATING THE OPENING OF MOJO DONUTS' NEWEST LOCATION

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                         HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 28, 2022

  Mr. GIMENEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the opening 
of Mojo Donuts' newest location in Florida's 26th Congressional 
District. Since its inception in 2013, what started as one small 
business, today has expanded to several locations throughout the Miami 
area that specialize in gourmet donuts. Jimmy Piedrahita had a vision 
to bring his delicious donuts from his first location in Miami to South 
Florida including Kendall, Homestead, and the Florida Keys. He teamed 
up with Shawn Neifeld and Willie Munoz to make his vision a reality.
  The owners have taken a distinct approach that has allowed for them 
to create and craft unique donuts that incorporate South Florida 
flavors. Their achieved success has been a direct result of 
revolutionizing and fostering innovative ideas. These ideas have led to 
numerous customer favorites that include Guava and Cheese Donut, Creme 
Brulee Donut, and Abuelita Donut. Over the last few years, Mojo Donuts 
has notably achieved significant milestones. They were the first donut 
shop to be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, a well-known 
program featured on the Food Network that spotlights America's best 
food establishments.
  When not working on crafting the next customer favorite, Mojo Donuts 
takes every opportunity to give back to the community.

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Whether it be hosting events in honor of community members who have 
inspired Floridians all around or running a yearly campaign for cancer 
awareness at their shops, Jimmy Piedrahita, Shawn Neifeld, and Willie 
Munoz understand the importance of giving back to the community and 
ensuring that those who are less fortunate are met with the assistance 
they need.
  In is an honor to join the South Florida community in celebrating 
Mojo Donuts' newest location. I congratulate Jimmy Piedrahita, Shawn 
Neifeld, and Willie Munoz on this grand achievement. This new location 
will allow and accommodate residents from all of Florida and around the 
world. Small businesses such as this one are the backbone of this great 
nation and are the economic engine of America. I look forward to their 
continued success and prosperity in the future.

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