[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E35]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  RECOGNIZING THE SECOND STREET DAIRY QUEEN ON BEING NAMED NUMBER ONE 
                          STORE IN THE NATION

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 17, 2023

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Manchester Dairy Queen on Second Street for finishing 2022 as the 
highest earning Dairy Queen store in the country. Out of 4,353 
locations, the store on Second Street stood out as the highest 
performing in the nation thanks to their invested leadership and 
equally dedicated staff. This tremendous accomplishment is a testament 
to the store's commitment to the city of Manchester and the decades-
long connections they've forged with local business owners and lovers 
of cold Blizzards.
  Since the 1970s, the Dion family has been a mindful steward of the 
franchise and has expanded its presence across Southern New Hampshire. 
Despite their tremendous growth, the Dions always centered their 
business around the fundamental values of community outreach, 
integrity, and service with a smile. In the face of major recessions 
and a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, the Dairy Queen on Second Street has 
continued to adapt and evolve into the thriving business it is today. 
As a fellow restaurant owner, I have seen the challenges posed by 
COVID-19 in the industry and commend the Dion family for their can-do 
attitude which has seen them claim the number one spot in the nation 
for Dairy Queens.
  I look forward to seeing all that the Second Street Dairy Queen 
accomplishes in the years to come, and I know that the citizens of 
Manchester will continue to show their unequivocal support for one of 
the area's most frequented stops for a quick bite and an ice-cold 
scoop. On behalf of the constituents of New Hampshire's First 
Congressional District, I commend the Dion family and their amazing 
staff for making the Second Street Dairy Queen the highest earning 
store in the nation, and I wish them all the best in their future 
endeavors.