Political Quotes

“I now wish to recognize a few outstanding organizations in my district. Madam Speaker, I wish to mark and celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Pottery World, a valued retailer in California's Third Congressional District. Throughout the years, this business enterprise has served as a premier destination for one's home and garden design needs. In 1974, Jim and Sharon Rodda started the business by setting up shop at an open-air market, Denio's Auction, in Roseville. Their first outlet was on Auburn Boulevard where they sold salt and pepper shakers, dinnerware, and cookie jars. While the style, times, and types of items sold at the store have changed, one constant has remained, and that is their commitment to selling pots. Marked by the American entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for beautiful design, and tireless devotion, working 7 days a week for 7 years, the Rodda family's dream blossomed into a thriving business and became a family legacy. In 2000, their second retail location in Rocklin opened, featuring a spectacular 30,000-square foot indoor showroom and a 3-acre outdoor display area. The Rocklin retail complex is completed by the highly acclaimed restaurant, the Pottery World Cafe. In 2008, they opened their third store in El Dorado Hills. Through this growth, their family business now employs over 80 people and offers thousands of unique luxury items, including pottery imported from seven different countries.…”