[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 131 (Monday, August 10, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E779]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





            HONORING THE REEVES FAMILY AND REEVES CAKE SHOP

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                        HON. EMILIA STRONG SYKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, August 10, 2026

  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Reeves family and Reeves 
Cake Shop as Ohio's 13th Congressional District's Champion of the Week 
on August 7. This recognition honors their remarkable 50-year legacy of 
serving the Akron community and preserving a family baking tradition 
that spans more than a century.
  Dolores and her late husband, Robert Reeves opened Reeves Cake Shop 
in 1976, and it has been a cherished part of countless celebrations 
across Summit County for the past five decades. Working alongside her 
son, Rick Reeves, and supported by members of the Reeves family, 
Dolores built not just a successful small business, but an institution 
in Akron's Kenmore neighborhood.
  Dolores' love for baking began at home, watching her parents, Ada and 
William Bachtel, operate Bachtel's Bakery beginning in 1916. When she 
opened Reeves Cake Shop 60 years later, she carried that same passion 
forward, bringing those traditions to generations of Akron families.
  For decades, the Reeves family has helped support life's biggest 
moments, from weddings and birthdays to graduations and holidays. Their 
dedication to making each order with care and attention to detail 
helped Reeves Cake Shop become a trusted part of the community.
  After 50 years of service, Dolores and the Reeves family are retiring 
and closing Reeves Cake Shop on Christmas Eve. Their commitment to 
service reflects the spirit of Ohio's 13th Congressional District, 
proudly known as the ``Birthplace of Champions.''
  Congratulations to Dolores, Rick, and the entire Reeves family on an 
incredible 50 years of Reeves Cake Shop, and I wish them a well-
deserved retirement.

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