[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19450]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE BARBER SHOPPE IN KIRKLAND

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                         HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 19, 2013

  Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Barber Shoppe in 
Kirkland on fifty years of successful business. Since it opened in 
1964, the Barber Shoppe has been providing the community with quality 
service and customer care. Their commitment to excellence has ensured 
that business stays steady in rough economic times and remains a local 
favorite.
  I would like to give special recognition to Bill Bitz, the man who 
first started the business in the 1960's. Although Bill died last year 
at the age of 86, his legacy lives on at the Barber Shoppe. Bill 
instilled a special charm in the family-owned business that is behind 
its popularity.
  Bill's daughter, Brenda Gordon, proudly took over the shop from her 
father when he retired. Gordon's training at Folks Barber College in 
Renton has helped her to continually enhance and improve the shop.
  Although the shop now has a new building and a new name, it continues 
its legacy of classic comfort and high quality care. The Barber Shoppe 
serves as a role model for many other local businesses that hope to 
achieve a similar record of success.
  I congratulate the Barber Shoppe on all of its accomplishments, and 
thank it for its contribution to the Kirkland community.

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