[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5941]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      CELEBRATING WAG-A-BAG STORES

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 2014

  Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the founding of 
Wag-A-Bag convenience stores. One of central Texas' most beloved 
institutions, Wag-A-Bag is celebrating a half century of service to the 
Lone Star State.
  First opening in 1964, Wag-A-Bag stores were the brainchild of Virg 
and Nancy Rabb. A true innovator, Virg realized that the rural small 
towns that dotted the Texas landscape needed convenience stores. My 
home town of Round Rock, TX had just 1800 residents, no traffic lights, 
and no police force when the first Wag-A-Bag store was built.
  Since opening, Wag-A-Bag has enjoyed continuous but cautious growth. 
One store grew to nineteen and they expanded locations to Hutto, 
Pflugerville, Georgetown, Liberty Hill, and Austin. Each store has 
become an essential part of the fabric of community life. Wag-A-Bags 
have been the site of first jobs, last minute stops for ingredients 
before dinner, and countless cups of coffee to start the day.
  Proudly a family business, Wag-A-Bag still operates under the 
guidance of Nancy Rabb and her son Cary, who stepped in following 
Virg's death in 1998. They also devote resources to making a difference 
and are committed partners with numerous civic and school 
organizations.
  With its exemplary customer service as well as its commitment to 
being a contributor to the Central Texas community, Wag-A-Bag is truly 
an American success story. I wish their founders and employees a happy 
50th birthday and all the best in the years ahead.

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