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IN HONOR OF 40 YEARS OF ZINGERMAN'S
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HON. DEBBIE DINGELL
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Monday, March 7, 2022
Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Zingerman's Delicatessen in Ann Arbor, Michigan as they celebrate four decades in business. Their significant contributions to our community and their 40 years spent as an Ann Arbor institution are worthy of commendation.
Zingerman's started off as an idea, sparked by a conversation between Ari Weinzweig and Paul Saginaw noting that Ann Arbor was lacking the traditional Jewish deli that they had back home in Chicago and Detroit, and just a few short years after that idea became reality. On March 15, 1982, they opened their doors in a former grocery store on the corner of Kingsley and Detroit Streets in Kerrytown. In the coming years they expanded their deli, adding dry goods, cheeses, pastries, breads, and desserts. What started as a conversation between friends has grown into a world-famous business providing legendary sandwiches and other delicacies to hungry customers.
Since first opening in 1982, Zingerman's has expanded. growing into a family of businesses, but they've kept their promise to remain close to home in Washtenaw County, where they employ over 700 full-time and part-time staff. From the hand-crafted cheeses of Zingerman's Creamery to the sweet treats of Zingerman's Candy Manufactory, they have something for everyone. In addition to their food offerings and event spaces, Zingerman's ZingTrain shares their unique business model with clients from all sections of industry, training them in topics like leadership and customer service. The stellar team is what makes Zingerman's so special. No matter their position, every employee has a say in how the business makes decisions due to their open-book management system, cultivating a family environment and making it a great place to work.
In addition to their successful businesses, Zingerman's has done their part to better our community. In 1988 they founded Food Gatherers, a food rescue program that feeds the hungry in Washtenaw County. They started off collecting produce and other goods from grocery stores and restaurants and redistributed it to hot meal programs in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Now Food Gatherers has grown to operate food pantries, provide support services for those looking to take advantage of food benefits, and running food distributions. Zingerman's has never forgotten to give back to the place they call home.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Zingerman's Delicatessen, Paul Saginaw, Ari Weinzweig, and the entire Zingerman's team on this special day. We are grateful for their four decades spent nourishing and enriching our community in Ann Arbor. We wish them the very best in the years to come.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 40
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