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https://web.archive.org/web/20140918235726/http://johnlewis.house.gov/press-release/rep-john-lewis-passing-chick-fil-founder-dan-cathy	Rep. John Lewis on Passing of Chick-Fil-A Founder Truett Cathy	2014-09-08	2014	2014-09	Democrat	House	GA	John Lewis	L000287	web.archive.org			legacy	"We have lost a very successful member of the Atlanta community. He was a winning businessman who took the tasty idea of putting seasoned chicken between two pieces of bread and created a billion-dollar restaurant chain. He first tried the sandwich on customers at the Dwarf Grill in Hapeville. When he realized it was a hit, he built the first Chick-Fil-A in an Atlanta mall in 1967. Since then his sales have surpassed those of Kentucky Fried Chicken, an American fast-food standard, and he has spread 1800 franchises all across the United States. "Many young people found their first jobs in his restaurants, and he encouraged them to pursue a college education. Despite, Cathy's own struggles as a student, his organization has awarded nearly $1.4 million in 4-year college scholarship awards and more than $30 million in leadership training for his employees. "His willingness to invest in the betterment of his employees enriched each community where his restaurants are located and created a legacy that will last for generations. Truett Cathy was a respected corporate citizen who did not forget the people who contributed their time and service to help make his success. He will be missed." ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z