[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 107 (Wednesday, July 31, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S7738]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF IRON HILL BREWERY AND RESTAURANT FOR OUTSTANDING 
                          COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT

 Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Iron Hill 
Brewery and Restaurant for its outstanding commitment to community 
service. The National Restaurant Association has recognized the 
restaurant as a finalist in their Restaurant Neighbor Award. The 
national distinction rewards restaurants for outstanding philanthropic 
work.
  In his State of the Union address earlier this year, President Bush 
unveiled the USA Freedom Corps, challenging every American to commit at 
least two years of their life to serving their community and their 
country. Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant in Newark, Delaware has 
exceeded the President's call to action.
  The restaurant takes its name from a historic Delaware landmark where 
Generals Washington and Lafayette battled with General Cornwallis to 
ensure American liberty and freedom. Today, Iron Hill carries on this 
tradition of fighting for freedom. For the past four years, Iron Hill 
has been a major sponsor of the ``Race Against Family Violence'' which 
takes place each year on Mother's Day weekend. The race benefits Child, 
Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps free children and families 
from the threat of domestic violence through prevention, education, 
treatment and advocacy.
  To date, the Iron Hill family has raised $16,000 through the ``Race 
Against Family Violence.'' The operation has also taken an active role 
in the revitalization of downtown Wilmington, donating food and 
services and raising money for organizations such as the March of 
Dimes. Iron Hill has turned the act of giving to the community into a 
tradition. Twice a year, they provide a complete dinner for Delaware 
Technical & Community College's culinary class.
  Volunteer service is vital to the improvement of our community, and 
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant has lent their time and energy at 
every turn. Local businesses such as this one serve as role models for 
citizen action and make Delaware shine. I am proud to put a spotlight 
on one of the state's premier businesses.
  I commend Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant for their fantastic 
culinary work and thank them for their leadership and commitment to 
strengthening the community. The most recent honor bestowed upon the 
restaurant mirrors the pride felt by the community.

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