Political Quotes

“I rise today to honor a beloved mainstay in Virginia's Sixth District, Fulks Run Grocery, celebrating 75 years of continuous and family-owned service. Fulks Run Grocery was opened in 1949 by Navy veteran Garnett Turner and his wife, Lena, as a general store offering a little bit of everything. They are probably best known, though, for their award-winning Turner country ham, using an old-fashioned sugar-cured recipe from Garnett's grandfather. Over the years, ownership passed from Garnett to his brother, Miles, and wife, Marcella; to Garnett's son, Ron, and wife, Peggie; and now to his grandson, Chad Ritchie, and wife, Anna. Alongside General Manager Jared Bowser, they continue to proudly serve their corner of Rockingham County and beyond. On June 14, they gathered in celebration with live music, door prizes, and the HamVan turning out their famous ham sandwiches. Even the store's very first employee, Virginia Ann Fawley Hulvey, joined in. Fulks Run Grocery isn't just a store. It is a legacy rooted in family and community. I congratulate the Turner family on reaching this incredible milestone. I wish them many more years of success, and I look forward to stopping into the store again soon.”