[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 58 (Thursday, March 30, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H1679-H1680]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF IRA BRAHM BORN

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

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  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to fully 
celebrate the life of a true Pennsylvania icon. Ira Brahm Born, known 
as Bob by all who knew and cared about him, recently passed away at the 
age of 98.
  While most of you probably didn't know Bob personally, I know you are 
familiar with his sweet work as the head of Just Born, Inc. The 
Bethlehem candymaker is the force behind many beloved favorites, but 
they are best known for Peeps, the colorful marshmallow chicks that, 
for three-quarters of a century, have brightened our Easter 
celebrations and our every day.
  Bob was a veteran of World War II, an engineer, a talented musician, 
an innovator in his industry, and a family man whose son, Ross Born, 
along with a cousin, David Shaffer, carry on Bob's legacy at Just Born.
  Madam Speaker, while we mourn the passing of Bob, his legacy will 
live on for generations to come.

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