[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 151 (Friday, September 27, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E987]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 RECOGNIZING MUSHROOM HOUSE AUTOMOTIVE OF COLORA, MARYLAND ON ITS 30TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. ANDY HARRIS

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 27, 2024

  Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Mushroom House 
Automotive, a veteran and family-owned business out of Colora, Cecil 
County, Maryland, as it approaches its 30th anniversary on October 1, 
2024.
  Originally a mushroom farm operated by the Webb family for over 40 
years, the business transitioned into an automotive repair and sales 
center after being pushed out of the industry. In 2006, Mushroom House 
survived a devastating fire that destroyed the shop and several classic 
cars. It was rebuilt and reopened only with the support and dedication 
of the local community.
  Today, Mushroom House Automotive continues to serve Cecil County and 
provide top-notch, honest automotive services under the leadership of 
Victor ``Butch'' Webb Sr., his son Steven Webb and with the expertise 
of Archie Singleton II. Together, they have raised over $300,000 
through their vehicle donation program for various non-profit 
organizations and consistently support the community, including 
participating in Career Day at Rising Sun Middle School and the CCPS 
Summer Work Program, where they pair students with local businesses. 
Mushroom House Automotive also partners with the Cecil County School of 
Technology's Automotive program to teach and support the next 
generation of mechanics and car enthusiasts.
  In the last three years, Mushroom House Automotive has placed in the 
top three of Cecil Whig's Community Choice in Automotive Salesperson--
Used Cars, Auto Repair, Oil Change, Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales and Tires. 
In addition, Steven Webb and Archie Singleton II were honored as 
business leaders and inducted into the National Technical Honor 
Society, a recognition spearheaded by Scott Coutu, the Automotive 
Technology instructor at the Cecil County School of Technology.
  I am proud and grateful to Mushroom House Automotive for its 
continued service of over 30 years to the community. Small, family-
owned businesses like these constitute the backbone of American economy 
and provide essential services to local communities.

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