[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 93 (Thursday, July 11, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO TANO VALLE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Tano Valle, an outstanding member of the Pueblo, 
Colorado community. Tano has provided the community with quality 
entertainment and dining for almost sixty years through his restaurant, 
El Valle. The establishment has become an icon of the Pueblo restaurant 
community and I am honored to congratulate Tano for his success before 
this body of Congress, and this nation.
  Tano began running the family business in 1937 and provides Pueblo 
with a terrific dining and entertainment experience. In fact, he now 
serves the children and grandchildren of his original customers. His 
menu ranges from Valencia hot dogs to chocolate-stuffed conchas and has 
hosted some of the biggest acts in the music business, notably Little 
Richard, Fats Domino, and Gracie Slick. Tano takes immense pride in 
this family business and I am grateful for his dedication and 
commitment to excellence in the community.
  Mr. Speaker, Tano's dedication to his customers and quality service 
serves as a model of business excellence in Colorado. He is a well-
appreciated and respected member of the Pueblo business community and I 
am honored to represent him and his family before you today. Thanks for 
all your hard work Tano, and I wish you all the best in your future 
endeavors.

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