[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 16, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S2784]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      RECOGNIZING DUNLAP HATCHERY

 Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, as a member and former chairman of 
the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each month 
I recognize and celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit by 
highlighting the success of a small business in my home State of Idaho. 
Today, I am pleased to honor the Dunlap Hatchery as the Idaho Small 
Business of the Month for April 2024.
  The Dunlap Hatchery, which was established in 1918 by Oscar Dunlap, 
is one of the longest standing hatcheries, not just in Idaho but in the 
Nation. The Dunlaps moved the hatchery from Junction City, OR, to 
Caldwell, ID, early on in order to expand hatchery operations. 
Originally a chick hatchery and pullets operation, after more than 100 
years in business, Dunlap Hatchery now hatches more than 50 varieties 
of chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and game birds.
  With 106 years of expertise in the poultry business under four 
generations of Dunlaps, the hatchery remains committed to providing 
quality products and exceptional service to their customers throughout 
the U.S. During peak season, their efforts guide the hatching of over 1 
million chicks annually while operating a retail store to ensure 
customers have the supplies necessary to successfully raise chickens.
  Congratulations to the Dunlaps and the employees of the Dunlap 
Hatchery on their selection as the Idaho Small Business of the Month 
for April 2024. Thank you for serving Idaho as small business owners 
and entrepreneurs. You make our great State proud, and I look forward 
to your continued growth and success.

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