[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 148 (Friday, October 16, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2218]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO GILBERT CORTEZ

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                         HON. CALVIN M. DOOLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 16, 1998

  Mr. DOOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
entrepreneur who operates a successful restaurant in the Central 
Valley. Gilbert Cortez of Tulare County was recently recognized for his 
achievement by the Central Valley Chapter of the California Restaurant 
Association at its third annual Diamond Cuisine Awards Banquet.
  Gilbert Cortez has owned and operated his family's restaurant in 
Visalia, California, Las Palmas, since 1965. In the 33 years he has 
been in operation, Mr. Cortez has developed his business into a highly 
successful restaurant with excellent service both to its customers and 
the local community.
  Mr. Cortez has received the California Restaurant Association's 
Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition to his many years of success 
with Las Palmas, Mr. Cortez has also contributed generously to many 
causes in the community such as the Good News Center.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask my colleagues to join me today in 
congratulating this businessman for his remarkable achievements and in 
recognition of his service to the community.

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