[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 95 (Monday, July 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1253]
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               PAYING TRIBUTE TO JEAN-JACQUES CARQUILLAT

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                        HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 15, 2002

  Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate my constituent 
and dear friend, Jean-Jacques Carquillat, on the occasion of his 
attainment of United States citizenship. Mr. Carquillat is a valued and 
well-respected member of our community, and I am proud to welcome him 
as a full citizen to the 26th Congressional District of New York State.
  I became acquainted with Jean-Jacques, as well as his family, through 
his businesses in the Uptown Historic District in Kingston, NY. In 
1994, Jean-Jacques established Le Carnard Enchaine, a Zagat-rated, fine 
dining restaurant. He also started a dance club and special events 
catering business in 2000. The success of these businesses led to his 
more recent opening of Luke's Place, a gourmet restaurant, in the Town 
of Shandaken, named after his young son.
  I have witnessed the hard work, strong character and integrity that 
Jean-Jacques has brought to the projects he has undertaken. His 
businesses have had positive impacts on our local area, including 
creating jobs in the City of Kingston and enhancing the city's efforts 
to promote tourism in the historic district. Jean-Jacques has been an 
active member of the Uptown Kingston Business Association and received 
its Excellence Award for 1999. In addition, he has been a consistent 
and strong supporter of various local nonprofit community 
organizations.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to join Jean-Jacques Carquillat's 
colleagues, friends and family in extending my congratulations on his 
naturalization. His personal and professional enthusiasm has made him a 
valuable asset to our community, and I am confident that he will 
continue to serve in the most admirable way both his community and our 
great nation.

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