HONORING FOOD MARKET LA CHIQUITA

On 2026-01-09, Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D-IL-4) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING FOOD MARKET LA CHIQUITA" in the House. The speech addressed immigration.

HONORING FOOD MARKET LA CHIQUITA

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H594] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 0910 HONORING FOOD MARKET LA CHIQUITA (Mr. GARCIA of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Food Market La Chiquita on their 40th anniversary. In 1986, Alfredo Linares, an immigrant from Mexico, took a chance. He got a loan and bought a corner store in my neighborhood of Little Village. Four decades later, you can find La Chiquita stores throughout the metro Chicago area, and it continues to be a family-owned business that makes each customer feel welcome and part of the family. When you walk into any of their stores, you are greeted by the vibrant colors of the fresh produce and the unmistakable aromas coming from the kitchen, an invitation not just to shop but to feel at home. It is almost impossible to go shopping and not get some tacos from La Chiquita's in-store restaurants. Some days, you will find me chowing down on a torta and chatting with constituents on their break from work. The secret to their success is simple but powerful: high-quality products, exceptional service for their customers, and a deep understanding of the community. I look forward to many more decades of success for La Chiquita. I congratulate them. ____________________