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40th Anniversary of Padron Cigars

Date: Jan. 6, 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Business and Consumers


40TH ANNIVERSARY OF PADRON CIGARS -- HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART
OF FLORIDA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2005

* Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. Speaker, 2004 marked the 40th anniversary of the founding of Padron Cigars and I rise to honor and congratulate them on this wonderful achievement.

* Padron Cigars was founded on September 8, 1964 by the Padron brothers--Jose Orlando and Rodolfo. Throughout the last 40 years, the Padron family has worked to grow their business and continue providing new products to their loyal customers throughout the world.

* Of course, the success of Padron Cigars did not come without significant challenges over the years. In fact, their factory in Nicaragua was destroyed as a result of civil war.

* Through endless commitment and leadership, Padron Cigars was able to survive and grow, despite the serious challenges they faced.

* Today, Padron Cigars continues their commitment to quality through their consistent approach to the lengthy process of manufacturing cigars. In fact, they claim: ``Our primary mission is the exceptional quality of our product, not the quantity produced.''

* Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Padron Cigars is clearly an industry leader that has epitomized the success of small family businesses throughout America. The success story of Padron Cigars is nothing short of the American Dream and I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the Padron family on this anniversary.

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