[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5481]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING ZACK AND BRIE SMITHEY OF MISS AIMEE B'S TEA ROOM & 
  GALLERY FOR RECEIVING THE CITY OF ST. CHARLES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
      DEPARTMENT 2016 EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD--SERVICE CATEGORY

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 29, 2016

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor constituents of 
mine, Zack and Brie Smithey. They are owners of Miss Aimee B's Tea Room 
& Gallery and are receiving the 2016 Employer of the Year Award, in the 
Service Category from the City of St. Charles Economic Development 
Department.
  There is historical significance as Miss Aimee B's Tea Room and 
Gallery is in the National Register of Historic Places. Miss Aimee B's 
Tea Room and Gallery (the Marten/Becker House) remained in the family 
until 1982 when Miss Aimee Marie Louise Becker bequeathed it to the St. 
Charles County Historical Society. In 1991, Sherry Pfander and Judy 
purchased the Marten-Becker House from the St. Charles County 
Historical Society to start a business selling local arts and crafts. 
In January 2014, locals Zack and Brie Smithey proudly purchased the 
wonderful Miss Aimee B's Tea Room & Gallery. Miss Aimee B's takes pride 
in displaying local artists and crafters work in its upstairs shops.
  Since the year 2014, Miss Aimee B's has increased sales by 20 
percent. Zack and Brie also work to repurpose, rebuild, and preserve 
the historical energy of the house. This practice honors the City of 
St. Charles efforts to preserve its historical Main Street. Miss Aimee 
B's employees are dedicated, knowledgeable, and well respected. These 
employees are what make Miss Aimee B's an enjoyable place to visit. 
Employees of Miss Aimee B's are encouraged to spend time with their 
families and friends, deepen their faith, lead healthy lifestyles, be 
kind to others, and to always show warm hospitality.
  Miss Aimee B's is a proud contributor to the St. Charles Community. 
The house donates food, gift cards, and time to local galas, churches, 
animal shelters and families in need. In addition, Zack Smithey has 
raised thousands of dollars for local charities with his personal art 
pieces. Miss Aimee B's has also donated hundreds to local charities and 
holds charitable events for nonprofit organizations and individuals in 
need.
  I ask you to join me in recognizing Miss Aimee B's for its 
accomplishment in the 2016 Employer of the Year Award--Service 
Category.

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