Alabama HR 319: Campbell Hardware and Sporting Goods, celebrated

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HR319
11QHE3Z-1
By Representatives Givens, Holk-Jones, Fidler, Baker,
Easterbrook, Simpson, Stringer
RFD:
First Read: 01-Apr-26
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11QHE3Z-1 03/31/2026 AR (L)AR 2026-1524
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First Read: 01-Apr-26
HR____ CELEBRATING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAMPBELL HARDWARE
AND SPORTING GOODS.
WHEREAS, we proudly congratulate the owners and
employees of Campbell Hardware and Sporting Goods in
Robertsdale, Alabama, for celebrating their 80th year of
family-style service, small-town charm, and big-city
selection that have kept customers happy since February
1946; and
WHEREAS, the original business partners, William
Leslie Wingo and his cousin Leonard Campbell, thought they
were filling a need in their community by providing a place
for locals to find nuts and bolts, cast-iron skillets, and
electrical supplies; the store quickly became a place to not
only find hardware and housewares, but good conversation as
well; 80 years later, that aspect of the business has not
changed; and
WHEREAS, John Nelson Wingo took over operations from
his father in 1974, and now his daughter, Ashley Kucera, is
on board and taking the store in new directions while still
respecting its past; they and their staff have a combined
100-plus years of experience in hardware, sporting goods,
and customer service; and
WHEREAS, choosing to keep the store in its original
downtown Robertsdale location, Ashley has updated and
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downtown Robertsdale location, Ashley has updated and
expanded over the years; sporting goods now make up half of
the store's business while maintaining the look and feel of
an old-time hardware store; locals come to shop and tourists
come for the nostalgia; and
WHEREAS, some families are even in their third or
fourth generation of shopping at Campbell's; the store's
sales and promotions support the needs and wants of its
customers while also giving back to the community; for
example, local veterans have benefited from promotions with
the Honor Flight Program, while local charity organizations
and school programs have also received support; and
WHEREAS, Campbell Hardware and Sporting Goods is
renowned for its friendly and knowledgeable staff who assist
customers in finding exactly what they need, whether it's
firearms, archery equipment, fishing supplies, home
improvement supplies, or essential hardware items; customers
appreciate the variety, as well as the store's dedication to
maintaining reasonable prices, ensuring that they receive
both quality and value; and
WHEREAS, with its combination of expertise, community
spirit, and diverse product range, Campbell Hardware and
Sporting Goods remains a local landmark; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That we celebrate 80 years of
success with the owners and staff of Campbell Hardware and
Sporting Goods, and we extend heartfelt congratulations,
along with best wishes for continued healthy business
operations and happy customers in the years to come.
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