CELEBRATING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF KINCAID'S HAMBURGERS

On 2026-10-15, Representative Craig A. Goldman (R-TX-12) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF KINCAID'S HAMBURGERS" in the House.

CELEBRATING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF KINCAID'S HAMBURGERS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 161 (Thursday, October 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 161 (Thursday, October 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1084] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF KINCAID'S HAMBURGERS ______ HON. CRAIG A. GOLDMAN of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, October 15, 2026 Mr. GOLDMAN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 80th Annviersary of Kincaid's Halnburgers in Fort Worth Texas. This remarkable milestone reflects not just a successful business but a cornerstone of community. Since Charles Kincaid opened his grocery store in 1946. Kincaid's has grown from a neighborhood business into a Fort Worth institution. For eight decades, it has welcomed generations of families, friends, and visitors, becoming a cherished part of the city's character and culture. The iconic Kincaid's hamburger was developed in the 1960s by Ownyel Robert ``O.R.'' Gentry, the butcher at Charles Kincaid's Grocery & Market. As the first grocery store in the area to feature a specialty fullservice meat depamnent. Kincaid's provided O.R. Gentry with access to high-quality beef, inspiring him to begin grilling hamburgers that would become a beloved Fort Worth tradition. What began as a local favorite soon gained widespread acclaim, and in the early 1980s. Kincaid's was recognized among the nation's best hamburger restaurants. Kincaid's also represents a remarkable legacy of family entrepreneurship. O.R. Gentry eventually purchased Kincaid's, which was later passed down to his son, Ron. Today, Ron's sons, Jonathan and Christian, continue that legacy, guiding Kincaid's into its eighth decade while preserving the qualities that have made it a beloved Fort Worth establishment. Celebrating an 80th anniversary is an extraordinary accomplishment, particularly for a family-owned business that has remained so closely connected to the cornmunity it serves. This milestone reflects the dedication of the Gentry family, the employees who have contributed to Kincaid's success, and the generations of customers who have made the restaurant a part of their lives. For 80 years. Kincaid's has been a place where people gather, celebrate, and share in one of the simple pleasures that brings a community together. Its enduring success is a testament to the strength of its family legacy and the special relationship it has built with the people of Fort Worth. On behalf of the 12th Congressional District of Texas. I congratulate the Gentry family, cheir employees, and everyone who has contributed to Kincaid's remarkable 80-year history. May this cornerstone of Fort Worth tradition continue to thrive for many generations to come. ____________________