[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 9, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S611]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               100TH ANNIVERSARY OF CON PAULOS CHEVROLET

 Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, along with my colleagues Senator 
Mike Crapo and Representative Mike Simpson, I rise to congratulate the 
Paulos Family on their 100th anniversary of having a Chevrolet 
Franchise continuously in operation.
  On February 22, 1922, Con Paulos' grandfather, Gus A. Paulos, opened 
a Chevrolet franchise in Magna, UT. After Gus was killed in an 
automobile accident, his sons carried on the family business for 42 
years in Utah.


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  On page S611, February 9, 2022, in the second column, the 
following appears: On Februav 22, 1922, Con Paulos' grandfather, 
Gus A. Paulos, opened a Chevrolet franchise in Magna, UT
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: On February 22, 
1922, Con Paulos' grandfather, Gus A. Paulos, opened a Chevrolet 
franchise in Magna, UT


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  In 1975, Pete G. Paulos and Ernest A. Paulos, along with their sons 
  Con P. Paulos and Gus E. Paulos, moved the store from Magna to West 
Valley City, UT. In 1979, Con P. Paulos moved to Jerome, ID, and opened 
Con Paulos Chevrolet, which is the only Paulos family-owned store that 
  continues to operate.With the help of his outstanding staff, Con has 
built his business reputation on providing quality automobiles to his 
loyal customers honestly and ethically. Con has not only created a 
successful business, he has also become an important part of the Magic 
Valley region and the State through his community leadership. He is 
committed to growing, improving, and developing the local economy, 
while furthering opportunities for fellow Idahoans. For years, Con has 
participated in many community service projects and organizations: 60 
Hours to Fight Hunger, Santa's Cause, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Sub for 
Santa, Boys & Girls Club, Rising Stars, Valley House, Business Plus, 
Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Twin Falls Area Transportation 
Committee, and the Rotary Club, to name just a few.
  In our tenure serving Idaho in the statehouse and in Congress, we 
have had the opportunity to work with Con on many important State and 
national issues. He is someone we trust to provide valuable insight and 
advice on many subjects. In addition, we have had the pleasure of 
recreating with Con in various settings, including a duck blind in 
Hagerman and on the links of Blue Lakes Country Club. Con is a straight 
shooter in the field, on the golf course, in his business, family, 
community, and his life.
  Today, the fourth generation of the Paulos family, Peter ``Costa'' 
Paulos, is actively helping Con operate the dealership, continuing the 
family's legacy. Costa also recently added a new member to the Paulos 
family with the birth of Gus, Con's new grandson. Foreshadowing the 
future, Baby Gus could possibly keep the Paulos family Chevrolet line 
intact for a remarkable fifth generation.
  Congratulations to Con, his family, and all the employees of Con 
Paulos Chevrolet on 100 years of outstanding service to Magic Valley, 
ID and the Nation. You make our great State proud, and we look forward 
to your continued growth and success.

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