Mr. Speaker. I rise to recognize a Philadelphia business institution In my congressional district as it marks Its 100th anniversary In providing a valuable service to the community. On May 17. 1897. Stella and Stanislawa WItczak. two Polish Immigrants seeking to serve the needs of a growing community in Philadelphia. opened the doors to Witczaks Hardware. One hundred years later. Witczeks hardware Is still serving the needs of this tightlyknit Port Richmond community. Its owner. Michael Witczak. is proud to be the third generation owner of one of one of the oldest pnvately owned hardware stores In a city that Is steeped in history.
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