Senator Colburn Comments on Allen Family Foods

The following is a statement I issued regarding Allen Family Foods, a global exporter of poultry products based out of Seaford, Delaware, that has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Allen Family foods Inc., a 92 year old Delmarva poultry producer, made the announcement late last week. In response to the numerous constituent inquiries, I issued the following statement, “The Delmarva poultry industry has already been adversely affected by the economic recession, and the bankruptcy of Allen Foods will only hurt the industry even more. Since Allen has long been a major employer on the Eastern Shore, the company’s bankruptcy will cause many Shore residents to lose their jobs. Unfortunately, two other prominent poultry companies on Delmarva, Perdue and Mountaire, have indicated that they will not assume possession of any chicken houses north of US Route 301. In response, I have offered my assistance by contacting the Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Earl “Buddy” Hance, who is currently working to address the situation, and Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development Secretary Christian Johansson. I intend to continue to work closely with both departments to help lessen the devastating economic blow that the closure of Allen Foods will have on our area."

Senator Colburn Announces his 15th Annual Choptank River Cruise

On Friday July 8, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. SHARP, the Citizens for Colburn Committee will be hosting the 15th Annual “Colburn Choptank Dinner Cruise.” You will be able to cruise on one of the most exciting attractions offered on Maryland’s Eastern Shore … “The Dorothy Megan,” an authentic 80 foot reproduction of a turn-of-the century paddle wheeler.

Savor the scenery along the Choptank River and take the opportunity to speak with me ab...out the issues surrounding the past 2011 Maryland General Assembly Session as well as the upcoming 2011 fall Special Session.

Sit back on the upper deck, relax and enjoy entertainer Shelly Abbott. A special dinner will be provided by the Suicide Bridge Restaurant, along with a cash bar. Sponsorships start at $500, and individual tickets are $75.

To reserve your seat please call 410-924-0098 or send a check made payable to the Citizens for Colburn Committee to 5210 Heron Road, Cambridge, MD 21613. Seating is limited so please respond before July 3, 2011 so that you and your guests can be accommodated. This event is always a sellout. You MUST call to reserve your seat.

Please accompany us again and enjoy a great evening with friends. Departure time for the cruise is 6:00 P.M. SHARP. We leave from Suicide Bridge Restaurant near Secretary, Maryland. Don’t miss the boat! There will be no tickets issued, but your name tag will await you at the dock!

I look forward to seeing you, and I greatly appreciate your support!