[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 38 (Tuesday, April 12, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: April 12, 1994]
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                    VENISON CHILI DAY IS HERE AGAIN

  (Mr. PICKLE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise with a light heart and a blithe 
spirit. Tomorrow, the angels will sing and all the Earth will rejoice, 
for tomorrow I will once again offer my colleagues a repast fit for the 
Heavens.
  For probably the last time in my 30-year tenure in this august body, 
I am delighted to announce that--because you demanded it--Venison Chili 
Day is here again.
  On tomorrow, Wednesday, April 13, in the Democratic and Republican 
Cloakrooms and in the Private Dining Room, Members can enjoy a bowl of 
this delightful treat. Room HC-8 in the Capitol will be open for staff, 
and the press.
  Mr. Speaker, for over 25 years, I have served 2, 3, or 4-alarm chili 
to my colleagues in the House. This serving will only be 2-alarm in 
deference to my Northern friends who may not be quite stout enough to 
handle a succulent bowl of authentic ``Texas Red.''
  Mr. Speaker, let me assure you that, unlike some concoctions of ill 
mixture which are merely called chili, this is true pickle chili, 
meaning that there will be no beans in it. It is made of only the best 
ingredients, including prime venison from central and south Texas.
  So, to all those poor, sad souls who are not blessed to hail from the 
Lone Star State, take heart: We have brought a little bit of Texas to 
the Potomac. Chili Day, 1994, my final one, is tomorrow.

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