[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 96 (Friday, July 21, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1289]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING BERNARD ALAIN PORTELLI

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 20, 2000

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Bernard Alain Portelli, who 
today, July 20, 2000, will become a naturalized citizen of the United 
States of America.
  Mr. Portelli came to the United States from France in 1984. Prior to 
coming to the United States, Mr. Portelli established himself among 
European royalty and within the fashion and entertainment industry as 
an exemplary businessman and artist. His talent, his hard work and his 
dedication quickly earned him a similar reputation in Washington, D.C. 
Based in Georgetown, Mr. Portelli has been featured on numerous 
television programs around the country and his talents are frequently 
sought out by the fashion and film industries. Today he is the 
proprietor of the highly regarded and highly successful OKYO Salon.
  For over seven years I've been blessed to call him my friend. Mr. 
Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Bernard 
Portelli on this great occasion in his life and the life of our nation.

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