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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING GRANNY CANTRELL'S RESTAURANT
Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, as the chairman of the Senate
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I am
privileged to honor an American small business for its dedication to
dignified work and its surrounding community. This week, it is my honor
to recognize Granny Cantrell's Restaurant of Panama City, FL, for its
achievements.
Founded in 2002 by Doug Crosby and his family, Granny Cantrell's is
well known for its delicious southern comfort food and catering. Based
on recipes from friends, neighbors, family, and local churches, Granny
Cantrell's food consists of familiar items such as fried chicken, pot
roast, and macaroni and cheese. Since opening more than 17 years ago,
Granny Cantrell's has experienced success and continued growth. Their
menu has expanded beyond comfort food to offer a variety of daily
specials and health-conscious options. Today, they are an important
part of the Panama City community, attracting and retaining customers
who enjoy their food at the restaurant, as well as at catered events.
Granny Cantrell's dedication to the greater Panama City community is
unmatched. In the days following the landfall of Hurricane Michael in
2018, Granny Cantrell's worked tirelessly with local authorities to
ensure that the city's employees were fed. Additionally, with the help
of likeminded community partners, Granny Cantrell's restaurant was able
to provide and hand-deliver more than 500 prepacked Thanksgiving meals
and 400 cupcakes to those in need after the hurricane. In recent years,
Doug and the Granny Cantrell's team have also opened the restaurant's
doors as a drop-off location for Coats for Kids, a Bay County program
that collects and distributes gently used coats to prepare local
children for the winter. Their dedication to the Florida community,
their fantastic homemade dishes, and exemplary customer service has
certainly not gone unnoticed. For 9 years running, Granny Cantrell's
has been awarded Panama City News Herald's Best of the Bay Award,
highlighting its customers' loyalty and integral place in the local
economy. Furthermore, Granny Cantrell's has been awarded the Reader's
Choice Award by Panama City Living for several years in a row to
commemorate their outstanding food and customer service.
Small businesses play an important role in supporting and uplifting
their communities. Granny Cantrell's is a prime example of the bonds
that small businesses can create when such an integral role is
bolstered. I am proud to recognize this Florida business for its
reflection of America's unique entrepreneurial spirit and its
dedication to the common good of its community. Congratulations to the
entire Granny Cantrell's team. I look forward to watching your
continued success.
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