[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9525]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO VINCENT AND MARIA DeJOY

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 24, 2006

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Vincent and Maria 
DeJoy of Jamestown, New York for their years of service to the 
community through their catering and grocery store business.
  As presented in a ceremony to honor Mr. and Mrs. DeJoy:

       Dear Mr. and Mrs. DeJoy: Let me extend my warmest wishes on 
     your retirement. It is an honor for me to celebrate this 
     momentous occasion with you. For over 30 years you both have 
     been a staple in the Jamestown community. No matter the 
     occasion, whether it be fundraisers, weddings, baby showers 
     or retirement dinners, your service, presentation and food 
     were first rate.
       In this day and age, it is rare to find a business like 
     Hebner Heights Catering. It was certainly the quintessential 
     neighborhood store, complete with a huge fan base of 
     neighborhood children. Vincent and Maria took pride in their 
     catering business and also their corner store. This was a 
     family business in every sense of the word. All five of their 
     children have been employed at one time or another, as well 
     as their grandchildren.
       The DeJoy family business went far beyond the boundaries of 
     catering and selling penny candy. Vincent and Maria are two 
     of the most giving people you will ever meet. They have never 
     failed to meet the needs of the community and their loved 
     ones. St. Susan's Soup Kitchen could always depend upon a 
     donation of food and grieving families never went without a 
     gift.
       Truly, it is an honor for me that you chose this event to 
     be your last. On behalf of all of the people you served so 
     well, let me offer my sincere thanks and Godspeed.

  Vincent and Maria have served this community so well for over 30 
years, and that is why Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor them today.

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