RECOGNIZING MAYOR BENIAMINO MAZZULLA

On 2026-06-04, Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D-IL-4) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING MAYOR BENIAMINO MAZZULLA" in the House.

RECOGNIZING MAYOR BENIAMINO MAZZULLA

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H3834] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MAYOR BENIAMINO MAZZULLA (Mr. Garcia of Illinois was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize and celebrate Mayor Beniamino Mazzulla, affectionately known as Benny, of Stone Park, Illinois, on his 25th anniversary as a servant mayor. Born in Calabria, Italy, Mayor Mazzulla immigrated to the U.S. with his parents in 1976. His family settled in Stone Park, the community he would later dedicate himself to serving. Mayor Mazzulla's commitment to public service began in 1995, when he served for 2 years as a police officer with the Memorial Park District. Since taking office as mayor, he has worked tirelessly to strengthen his community by creating programs that support seniors, homeowners, and children; expanding family-oriented activities through a resident- led special events committee; and introducing bilingual village newsletters to ensure that all his constituents get the information they need. Mayor Mazzulla takes great pride in both his community and his immigrant heritage as a beloved husband, father of three, grandfather, and fluent speaker of English, Italian, and Spanish. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Mayor Mazzulla on this milestone. I thank him for his 25 years of dedicated leadership and enduring commitment to the residents of Stone Park. Celebrating 100th Anniversary of Banner Wholesale Grocers Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Banner Wholesale Grocers, a proud cornerstone of the Chicago business community. Since its founding in 1926 by Ben Friedman, Banner Wholesale Grocers has served as a trusted partner to independent grocers throughout Chicagoland and across the Midwest. With a selection of more than 6,000 American and Hispanic products, the company helps local retailers meet the diverse needs of their customers. Its knowledgeable and bilingual team provides the personalized service that has distinguished Banner for generations. Through a century of hard work, family dedication, and commitment to convenience and quality, Banner Wholesale Grocers has built lasting relationships and earned the trust of countless businesses and families throughout our region. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Banner Wholesale Grocers on 100 years of success. I thank them for their enduring contributions to Chicago and the Midwest. I look forward to seeing many more decades of their success. ____________________