CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF E.W. THOMAS GROCERY STORE AND DMV

On 2026-04-16, Representative John J. McGuire III (R-VA-5) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF E.W. THOMAS GROCERY STORE AND DMV" in the House. The speech addressed agriculture.

CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF E.W. THOMAS GROCERY STORE AND DMV

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [House] [Page H2927] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF E.W. THOMAS GROCERY STORE AND DMV (Mr. McGUIRE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. McGUIRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the centennial anniversary of E.W. Thomas Grocery Store and DMV in Fluvanna County in Virginia's Fifth Congressional District. Since their founding, this family-owned store has withstood the test of time. Through generations, E.W. Thomas has served as more than just a grocery store: providing local jobs, supporting families, delivering DMV services in a rural area, and fostering goodwill in the community. Today, the Thomas name remains a cornerstone of the store and the community it serves. As E.W. Thomas Grocery Store marks its 100th anniversary, we recognize not just a business, but a living symbol of resilience, service, and the enduring spirit of rural America. ____________________