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HONORING THE REEVES FAMILY AND REEVES CAKE SHOP

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On 2026-08-10, Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH-13) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE REEVES FAMILY AND REEVES CAKE SHOP" in the House.

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 131 (Monday, August 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 131 (Monday, August 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E779] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE REEVES FAMILY AND REEVES CAKE SHOP ______ HON. EMILIA STRONG SYKES of ohio in the house of representatives Monday, August 10, 2026 Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Reeves family and Reeves Cake Shop as Ohio's 13th Congressional District's Champion of the Week on August 7. This recognition honors their remarkable 50-year legacy of serving the Akron community and preserving a family baking tradition that spans more than a century. Dolores and her late husband, Robert Reeves opened Reeves Cake Shop in 1976, and it has been a cherished part of countless celebrations across Summit County for the past five decades. Working alongside her son, Rick Reeves, and supported by members of the Reeves family, Dolores built not just a successful small business, but an institution in Akron's Kenmore neighborhood. Dolores' love for baking began at home, watching her parents, Ada and William Bachtel, operate Bachtel's Bakery beginning in 1916. When she opened Reeves Cake Shop 60 years later, she carried that same passion forward, bringing those traditions to generations of Akron families. For decades, the Reeves family has helped support life's biggest moments, from weddings and birthdays to graduations and holidays. Their dedication to making each order with care and attention to detail helped Reeves Cake Shop become a trusted part of the community. After 50 years of service, Dolores and the Reeves family are retiring and closing Reeves Cake Shop on Christmas Eve. Their commitment to service reflects the spirit of Ohio's 13th Congressional District, proudly known as the ``Birthplace of Champions.'' Congratulations to Dolores, Rick, and the entire Reeves family on an incredible 50 years of Reeves Cake Shop, and I wish them a well- deserved retirement. ____________________

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HONORING THE REEVES FAMILY AND REEVES CAKE SHOP Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 131 (Monday, August 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 131 (Monday, August 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E779] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE REEVES FAMILY AND REEVES CAKE SHOP ______ HON. EMILIA STRONG SYKES of ohio in the house of representatives Monday, August 10, 2026 Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Reeves family and Reeves Cake Shop as Ohio's 13th Congressional District's Champion of the Week on August 7. This recognition honors their remarkable 50-year legacy of serving the Akron community and preserving a family baking tradition that spans more than a century. Dolores and her late husband, Robert Reeves opened Reeves Cake Shop in 1976, and it has been a cherished part of countless celebrations across Summit County for the past five decades. Working alongside her son, Rick Reeves, and supported by members of the Reeves family, Dolores built not just a successful small business, but an institution in Akron's Kenmore neighborhood. Dolores' love for baking began at home, watching her parents, Ada and William Bachtel, operate Bachtel's Bakery beginning in 1916. When she opened Reeves Cake Shop 60 years later, she carried that same passion forward, bringing those traditions to generations of Akron families. For decades, the Reeves family has helped support life's biggest moments, from weddings and birthdays to graduations and holidays. Their dedication to making each order with care and attention to detail helped Reeves Cake Shop become a trusted part of the community. After 50 years of service, Dolores and the Reeves family are retiring and closing Reeves Cake Shop on Christmas Eve. Their commitment to service reflects the spirit of Ohio's 13th Congressional District, proudly known as the ``Birthplace of Champions.'' Congratulations to Dolores, Rick, and the entire Reeves family on an incredible 50 years of Reeves Cake Shop, and I wish them a well- deserved retirement. ____________________