[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15339]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING TONY'S GROCERY FOR REMAINING A STAPLE IN THE MAYERSVILLE 
                               COMMUNITY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
thriving business in Mayersville, Mississippi for more than fifty 
years, Tony's Grocery.
  Founded by husband and wife duo, Saul ``Tony'' and Edie B. Williams, 
Tony's Grocery has served as the oldest and only store in the town of 
Mayersville. With more than five decades in business, Tony's Grocery 
has employed many citizens of the Mayersville community.
  Presently owned and operated by Mayor Linda Short, daughter of Saul 
and Edie B, and her husband Larry Short, Tony's Grocery is the classic 
example of a small business weathering the test of time and still 
managing to provide so much for the residents of its community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Tony's 
Grocery for its longevity and dedication to serving Mayersville, 
Mississippi.

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