[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12348]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING BUFFALOUIE'S OF BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA

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                           HON. TODD C. YOUNG

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2013

  Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, my home state of Indiana takes 
pride in its long tradition of Hoosier innovation and small business 
entrepreneurship. Hoosier businesses across Indiana's 9th District 
strive to offer quality products and services that become integral 
parts of their local communities. One such small business is 
BuffaLouie's, a popular restaurant in Bloomington, Indiana, which is 
known throughout the state for their amazing selection of buffalo-style 
chicken wings and homemade sauces.
   BuffaLouie's has been a mainstay in Bloomington since they first 
opened their doors in 1987. It is a popular hangout for Indiana 
University (IU) students and Bloomington residents alike, who come and 
enjoy great food in a comfortable atmosphere. In fact, BuffaLouie's has 
such a strong reputation that they earned national recognition from USA 
Today as one of the Top Ten Wing Joints in the country.
   Today, I commend BuffaLouie's on the success of their business, as 
well as their commitment to improving the local Bloomington community. 
As part of my commitment to acknowledge Hoosier small businesses and 
the critical role they play in my home state, I want to recognize 
BuffaLouie's as the first in a series titled the 9th District's Hoosier 
Small Business Spotlight.
   Jay Lieser, an IU student and native of Buffalo, New York, founded 
BuffaLouie's. His mother and father, Ed and Trudy--or Mr. and Mrs. 
Louie as they are often referred--joined their son in his venture, 
bringing their family recipes to BuffaLouie's. BuffaLouie's is truly a 
family business, getting its name and company logo from another member 
of the Lieser family, Jay's grandfather Lou. This tradition of family 
and service to the community has been carried on by the current owners, 
the husband and wife team of Ed and Jamie Schwartzman.
   The Schwartzman's have continued to build on the cornerstone of what 
makes BuffaLouie's great: working hard to ``serve quality food, 
prepared fresh and made to order using the finest ingredients in a 
family friendly atmosphere.'' It is not uncommon to see both Mr. and 
Mrs. Schwartzman at the restaurant helping serve customers and 
personally thanking patrons for their business. It is this philosophy 
and commitment that has garnered a loyal following of wing lovers in 
Bloomington.
   BuffaLouie's strengthened its local ties when it relocated from its 
17th street location to the famous Gables building on Indiana Avenue. 
The Gables, once known as the ``Book Nook,'' often played host to the 
famous jazz musician and IU graduate Hoagy Carmichael. It is where the 
famous musician penned part of his immortal song ``Star Dust.'' In 
keeping with this tradition BuffaLouie's hosts musical performances 
that allow customers to enjoy the historic venue.
   BuffaLouie's has become a landmark in Bloomington, Indiana--
exemplifying the spirit of Hoosier small businesses across Indiana's 
9th district. The family friendly atmosphere and nationally recognized 
wings continue to bring satisfied customers through the doors of the 
historic Gables building. I would like to congratulate BuffaLouie's on 
more than 25 successful years in business and thank them for the 
dedication they show their customers. I wish them continued success for 
many years to come.

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