[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10202]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GUST GALLUCCI COMPANY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 27, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 100th 
anniversary of the Gust Gallucci Company and its strong commitment to 
the Cleveland community.
  The Gust Gallucci Company opened in 1912 when Gust Gallucci emigrated 
to Cleveland from Faeto, Italy. Mr. Gallucci longed for the authentic 
Italian food that he had been raised on and soon discovered that he was 
not the only one. Mr. Gallucci began selling his products from a large 
wooden cart which became so popular that he moved into his first store 
on the west side of Cleveland.
  While the location of the store changed four times, Mr. Gallucci's 
friendly personality and great food kept Clevelanders coming back for 
more. The business has remained in the family, passed down from Mr. 
Gallucci to sons Frank and Ray after he passed away in 1952. Now the 
fourth generation has become involved and has worked to move the store 
into the 21st century.
  Over the last 100 years, the Gust Gallucci Company has become 
ingrained in the lives of Clevelanders. Families have been enjoying the 
authentic Italian cuisine for generations. The Gust Gallucci Company 
has always maintained that it is neither an ``East'' or ``West'' 
business but a Cleveland business.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the Gust 
Gallucci Company on its 100th anniversary and in honoring its never-
ending support of the Cleveland community.

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