[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 11, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1059]
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                       TRIBUTE TO NARSAI M. DAVID

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 1996

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Narsai M. David who is 
being honored by the Anti-Defamation League with its Restaurant 
Industry Achievement Award for his outstanding accomplishments and 
service to the bay area community.
  Narsai David brings people together and creates an understanding of 
cultural diversity through his exquisite culinary practices. Born to 
Assyrian immigrants, Narsai David ventured into a culinary career early 
in life, eventually working his way to the bay area in California where 
he became known as one of the bay area's leading restaurateurs. Narsai 
David has catered several large scale outdoor dining events including 
concerts for Bill Graham and the Napa Valley Wine Auction. Currently, 
his time is divided between travel and food segments for KTVU 
television, the management of Narsai's Specialty Food Business, and as 
wine and food editor of KCBS Radio. Furthermore, he is a columnist for 
the food section of the San Francisco Chronicle and makes celebrity 
chef appearances at gatherings throughout the world.
  Narsai David has devoted much of his time to charitable causes in the 
bay area. He is currently president of the board of the Assyrian Aid 
Society, a member of the board of directors of the Berkeley Community 
Fund of the San Francisco Foundation and International House of 
Berkeley. He serves as host for many fundraisers in the bay area 
including the annual Meals on Wheels event in Alameda County, the 
American Heart Association gala, the Warren Eukel Teachers Trust event, 
the Taylor Family Foundation Day in the Park fundraiser for Pediatric 
AIDS, and the Narsai Toast to the Arts for the Berkeley Repertory 
Theater. In addition, he is also the president of the Pacific Coast 
Farmer's Market Association.
  Mr. Speaker, Narsai David is an outstanding citizen of California and 
our country. As the only Assyrian-American Member of Congress, I salute 
him for the commitment he brings to, and the contributions he has made 
to our community. Narsai David is a great source of pride to the 
Assyrian-American community. I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting 
Mr. David as he is honored with the Anti-Defamation League's Restaurant 
Industry Achievement Award. He has promoted not only our foods but our 
culture as well.

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