[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 12]
[House]
[Pages 16460-16461]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      IN TRIBUTE TO MARION RAMSEY

  (Mr. WOMACK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the retirement 
of Marion Ramsey of Rogers, Arkansas, and the closing of her business, 
Marion's Donuts, that became part of my daily routine 35 years ago.
  The ``doughnut shop,'' as I affectionately called it, was my favorite 
place to catch up on the latest city news--oftentimes, just plain ole 
gossip--and hear about the aches and pains and the latest trials and 
tribulations of those who frequented the establishment over time.
  I have taken my boys there since birth, and it was nostalgic for all 
three of them to join me last Sunday, her last day of business, for old 
times' sake.
  The Bible tells us there is a season for everything. I am sad that 
the ``season'' has come and gone for Marion's Donuts because, while I 
will find another place for my morning coffee, I am not sure how I will 
fill the void on the friendships forged down through the years.
  Enjoy your retirement, Marion. Your customers are grateful for our 
time together.

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