[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 70 (Thursday, April 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF GARDNERS CANDIES INCORPORATED

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 2022

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Gardners Candies, a staple of the Central Pennsylvania community, on 
celebrating one hundred and twenty-five years of operation.
  Founded in 1897 by James ``Pike'' Gardner in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, 
Gardners Candies began operations in a small store along with a wagon 
that allowed ``Pike'' to sell candy throughout the region.
  For over a century, Gardners has produced gourmet chocolate including 
their famous, ``Original Peanut Butter Meltaway.''
  In 2021, Benzel's Pretzels and Gardners Candies entered into an 
agreement to bring together these iconic brands in the production of 
Gardners' chocolate covered pretzels.
  I'm proud of the family sustaining jobs created by the candy making 
companies in our community. From producing classic treats to creating 
quality jobs, Pennsylvania is known the world over for its candies and 
confectioners, and I am proud to have some of the world's finest right 
here in our community.
  On behalf of Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, I 
congratulate Gardners Candies on this milestone and wish them every 
continued success.

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