[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E292-E293]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING PLANTER'S HARDWARE AND BUILDING INC. FOR OVER A CENTURY IN 
                                BUSINESS

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2023

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Runyan family, who has been operating Planter's Hardware and Building, 
Inc., for over a century.
  A member of the Runyan family has been operating Planter's Hardware & 
Building Inc.

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on the square in downtown Ashland, Alabama, since approximately 1916. 
The business got its name from its original clientele, and originally 
catered to the needs of local farmers. Planter's Hardware has altered 
its inventory to reflect changing times in favor of supplies for 
timber, poultry, and cabinet making. Planter's Hardware offers 
customers cost-effective solutions and personalized service six days a 
week.
  On March 13, 2023, one of the pioneers of Planter's Hardware, Joseph 
Walton Runyan, Sr., passed away at the age of 89. Joseph was deeply 
loved by his community and will be deeply missed.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the Runyan family for 
their hard work in operating Planter's Hardware for over a century, as 
well as honoring the memory of Joseph Walton Runyan, Sr.

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