[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 196 (Wednesday, November 29, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5942]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING NORMAN HEGE JEWELERS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
South Carolina (Mr. Norman) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
work of the Norman Hege family in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and their 
72 years of outstanding service to generations of Rock Hill residents.
  April 15, 2023, marks 72 years since Norman Hege Jewelers opened its 
doors in Rock Hill. Norman Hege Jewelers is the definition of a 
successful family-run business built on a commitment to quality service 
and a dedication to their community.
  The watch repair business started with Norman Hege. As it grew, his 
wife, Kathleen, began taking a more active role. Soon after, their 
children, Steve, Mike, and Linda, were old enough to work at the store. 
Linda and Mike now co-own the very store that their father started and 
successfully run it with values that were held so closely by their 
parents--to offer quality products, treat customers with respect, and 
earn trust by being open and honest. Now, Norman Hege Jewelers has 
employed four generations of the Hege family.
  I also recognize the impact of the Hege family well beyond the 
customers who walk through their doors. The Heges have supported Rock 
Hill and York County throughout their 72 years in business. Norman Hege 
Jewelers donates homecoming crowns for local high schools, donates to a 
wide variety of causes in the Rock Hill area, and has built meaningful 
relationships with the entire community.
  Businesses like Norman Hege exemplify what makes the United States 
the greatest nation in the world. The Hege family continues to be 
devoted to their business and is looking forward to passing it down the 
family line.
  On behalf of the Fifth District of South Carolina, it is my most 
sincere pleasure to recognize Norman Hege Jewelers and the Hege family 
for this great service to our State. Please join me in recognizing this 
great family for its outstanding service in the jewelry industry and 
the legacy that they have built.
  They exemplify the words of the late great Winston Churchill when he 
said: There will be a time when doing your best isn't good enough; you 
have to do what is required. The Norman Hege family has done what is 
required to earn the respect and admiration of people throughout the 
State of South Carolina.

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