[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF WHIPP'S DINING AND BANQUET HALL 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2022

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 100th 
anniversary of Eddie Whipp's Dining and Banquet Hall. Over the past 100 
years, the Whipp Family has provided exceptional service to the people 
of Green Bay and throughout the State of Wisconsin.
  What was once known as a church and horse stable in the 1800s, is now 
known as the incredibly successful Whipp's Dining and Banquet Hall. 
Established in 1922, Joe (Wypizinski) Whipp began operating a saloon 
where many men, mostly farmers from throughout Northeast Wisconsin, 
would stop on their way home from a hard day's work. Joe Whipp would 
run the tavern for nearly 18 years until his eldest son, Eddie, took 
over. In 1944, Eddie married his wife Dorothy and they would continue 
to build their team and serve their customers seven days a week, from 
8:00 am to 2:00 am. I commend the hard work and dedication that has 
resulted in the lasting growth and success for Whipp's Dining Hall over 
100 years.
  As the years passed by, Eddie Whipp's remained one of the most 
popular venues in the Green Bay area. In 1947, the first wedding 
reception was held in the basement and the dance hall would soon become 
home to regular polka bands in the 1950s. One of Whipp's most popular 
menu items today, the Friday Fish Fry, was prepared by Dorothy Whipp in 
her home kitchen attached to the business in 1947. I applaud The Whipp 
Family's focus on high-quality service and innovation that has led to 
consistent customer satisfaction since 1922.
  Today, Eddie Whipp's Dining and Banquet Hall continues to operate as 
a family business and that family has grown exponentially. In the small 
community of Poland, regulars have said that Whipp's is more than just 
a supper club, it is a staple in the community. Some of Whipp's 
regulars have been frequenting the establishment for over 50 years. Now 
in 2022, the fourth generation of the Whipp Family is running 
restaurant operations. Bridget Peters is the great-granddaughter of the 
original founder of the business and, Joe Whipp, who has carried on the 
mission of providing quality services and products to customers that 
began 100 years ago in 1922. For the past 100 years, Whipp's has become 
known for their Friday Night Fish Fry's, homemade Chicken Dinners on 
Sunday and Wednesday nights, and their reception hall for weddings and 
other special events.
  I invite all members of this body to join me in celebrating the 100th 
Anniversary of Eddie Whipp's Dining and Banquet Hall. I extend my 
sincere congratulations to the Whipp family and team for this 
outstanding milestone and wish them success for years to come.

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