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100TH ANNIVERSARY OF CON PAULOS CHEVROLET
Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, along with my colleagues Senator Mike Crapo and Representative Mike Simpson, I rise to congratulate the Paulos Family on their 100th anniversary of having a Chevrolet Franchise continuously in operation.
On Februav 22, 1922, Con Paulos' grandfather, Gus A. Paulos, opened a Chevrolet franchise in Magna, UT. After Gus was killed in an automobile accident, his sons carried on the family business for 42 years in Utah. In 1975, Pete G. Paulos and Ernest A. Paulos, along with their sons Con P. Paulos and Gus E. Paulos, moved the store from Magna to West Valley City, UT. In 1979, Con P. Paulos moved to Jerome, ID, and opened Con Paulos Chevrolet, which is the only Paulos family-owned store that continues to operate.
With the help of his outstanding staff, Con has built his business reputation on providing quality automobiles to his loyal customers honestly and ethically. Con has not only created a successful business, he has also become an important part of the Magic Valley region and the State through his community leadership. He is committed to growing, improving, and developing the local economy, while furthering opportunities for fellow Idahoans. For years, Con has participated in many community service projects and organizations: 60 Hours to Fight Hunger, Santa's Cause, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Sub for Santa, Boys & Girls Club, Rising Stars, Valley House, Business Plus, Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Twin Falls Area Transportation Committee, and the Rotary Club, to name just a few.
In our tenure serving Idaho in the statehouse and in Congress, we have had the opportunity to work with Con on many important State and national issues. He is someone we trust to provide valuable insight and advice on many subjects. In addition, we have had the pleasure of recreating with Con in various settings, including a duck blind in Hagerman and on the links of Blue Lakes Country Club. Con is a straight shooter in the field, on the golf course, in his business, family, community, and his life.
Today, the fourth generation of the Paulos family, Peter ``Costa'' Paulos, is actively helping Con operate the dealership, continuing the family's legacy. Costa also recently added a new member to the Paulos family with the birth of Gus, Con's new grandson. Foreshadowing the future, Baby Gus could possibly keep the Paulos family Chevrolet line intact for a remarkable fifth generation.
Congratulations to Con, his family, and all the employees of Con Paulos Chevrolet on 100 years of outstanding service to Magic Valley, ID and the Nation. You make our great State proud, and we look forward to your continued growth and success.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 26
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