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HONORING THE VILLAGE RESTAURANT
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HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable community grocer, The Village Restaurant--TGS Community Quick Shop.
The Village Restaurant originally opened in 1986 in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. A true family-owned business is now owned and operated by brothers and sisters--Dr. Marvel Turner (a CPA by trade), head cook Deloris Turner Daughrity and manager, Dorothy Turner Griffith. When the business was started in the mid-1980's, six Turners were involved along with three siblings--they included mother, Alla Fair Turner (now deceased), brother Allen Turner and Etta Turner Simpson, who just recently passed away in January. Deloris and Dorothy manage to take turns in the kitchen, and they currently have six employees on staff to help them prepare food. The front of their business is a grocery/
convenience store, and the back section is where the restaurant is located. They sell a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables and produce. Their store is really a ``full-service'' type of restaurant.
Recalling the history of The Village Restaurant (which was first known by the initials T.G.S.), Deloris Daughrity said her mother, Alla Fair, lived across the street from its current location in the 80's. At that time, the building was vacant because the previous tenant had gone out of business. Their mother did not want the vacant building to become a nightclub or a loud bar in the community, so she and Marvel got together and bought the building. The Village Restaurant was started with the money she had saved up. Their journey began as a convenient store--cooking burgers, chicken, fish, french fries and other food items. Then it grew into a full-fledged restaurant. Eventually, Deloris left her job in Jackson where she worked at the old Hancock Fabric store to come and help in 1986. Additionally, Dorothy and Etta were schoolteachers and would come in to work after they finished their day jobs.
After thirty-five (35) years, The Village Restaurant remains the archetype icon and central foundation of a family business that retains devotion, commitment, and encouragement for generations to come.
It is with honor to commend the vision of such a remarkable and successful family business as The Village Restaurant ``TGS'', which still serves the community through service and commitment that has sustained Turner family throughout this journey, and whose venture is a testament to God's promise of success and longevity to those who diligently seek Him and obey His will.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing The Village Restaurant--TGS Community Quick Shop for their passion and desire to serve others.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 194
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