[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 40 (Monday, March 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E223-E224]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF 40 YEARS OF ZINGERMAN'S

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 7, 2022

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Zingerman's 
Delicatessen in Ann Arbor, Michigan as they celebrate four decades in 
business. Their significant contributions to our community and their 40 
years spent as an Ann Arbor institution are worthy of commendation.
  Zingerman's started off as an idea, sparked by a conversation between 
Ari Weinzweig and Paul Saginaw noting that Ann Arbor was lacking the 
traditional Jewish deli that they had back home in Chicago and Detroit, 
and just a few short years after that idea became reality. On March 15, 
1982, they opened their doors

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in a former grocery store on the corner of Kingsley and Detroit Streets 
in Kerrytown. In the coming years they expanded their deli, adding dry 
goods, cheeses, pastries, breads, and desserts. What started as a 
conversation between friends has grown into a world-famous business 
providing legendary sandwiches and other delicacies to hungry 
customers.
  Since first opening in 1982, Zingerman's has expanded. growing into a 
family of businesses, but they've kept their promise to remain close to 
home in Washtenaw County, where they employ over 700 full-time and 
part-time staff. From the hand-crafted cheeses of Zingerman's Creamery 
to the sweet treats of Zingerman's Candy Manufactory, they have 
something for everyone. In addition to their food offerings and event 
spaces, Zingerman's ZingTrain shares their unique business model with 
clients from all sections of industry, training them in topics like 
leadership and customer service. The stellar team is what makes 
Zingerman's so special. No matter their position, every employee has a 
say in how the business makes decisions due to their open-book 
management system, cultivating a family environment and making it a 
great place to work.
  In addition to their successful businesses, Zingerman's has done 
their part to better our community. In 1988 they founded Food 
Gatherers, a food rescue program that feeds the hungry in Washtenaw 
County. They started off collecting produce and other goods from 
grocery stores and restaurants and redistributed it to hot meal 
programs in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Now Food Gatherers has grown to 
operate food pantries, provide support services for those looking to 
take advantage of food benefits, and running food distributions. 
Zingerman's has never forgotten to give back to the place they call 
home.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Zingerman's 
Delicatessen, Paul Saginaw, Ari Weinzweig, and the entire Zingerman's 
team on this special day. We are grateful for their four decades spent 
nourishing and enriching our community in Ann Arbor. We wish them the 
very best in the years to come.

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