CONGRATULATING DONELLS CANDIES ON 70 YEARS

On 2026-04-20, Representative Harriet M. Hageman (R-WY) delivered a floor speech titled "CONGRATULATING DONELLS CANDIES ON 70 YEARS" in the House. The speech addressed immigration and also covered taxes.

CONGRATULATING DONELLS CANDIES ON 70 YEARS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2982-H2983] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING DONELLS CANDIES ON 70 YEARS (Ms. HAGEMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. HAGEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Mike Stepp and his family on 70 years of sweetening Casper's history with Donells Candies. The Stepp family opened their candy shop in 1956 on a busy strip in northeast Casper. Success followed, with the business moving to downtown 40 years later. A family tradition started by Don and Elma Stepp with chocolates in the fifties has since expanded to selling ice cream and espresso in the 21st century. While Elma passed before her beloved shop's first relocation, her family has continued the candy-making legacy to the delight of everybody in the community. Every Casper resident has indulged in the Stepp family's candies, [[Page H2983]] satisfying a sweet tooth as a ritual of another success story for the American Dream on Main Street. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Mike Stepp and his entire family for reaching 70 years in business. ____________________