[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4245]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO CHRISTOPHER CALOMIRIS

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2011

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in honoring the life of Christopher 
Calomiris, who is fondly remembered by the residents of the District of 
Columbia and this region for a landmark business, Calomiris Fruits & 
Vegetables at the Eastern Market--a family owned and operated business 
for 62 years.
  As the child of Greek immigrants, Christopher grew up on Capitol Hill 
and was groomed in his father's D.C. produce business, which was 
located in several markets before settling at Eastern Market. With 
Christopher Calomiris' gentle and dependable guidance, Calomiris Fruits 
& Vegetables thrived and continues to offer their signature friendly, 
high-quality customer service with the leadership of Christopher's 
wife, Maria, and the Calomiris children, Tom, Leon, and Joy, all of 
whom helped in this classic generational business.
  Christopher Calomiris' battle with cancer over the last several years 
did not prevent him from working on weekends to continue to support the 
family business. The business that Christopher Calomiris built 
represents the best tradition of family-centered, American-made 
business.
  In recognizing his lifetime of hard and productive work and service 
to the community, I ask the House to join me in honoring the life and 
legacy of Christopher Calomiris of Calomiris Fruits & Vegetables in 
Washington, DC.

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