[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 74 (Monday, May 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E976-E977]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE GIL FAMILY

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 7, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Gil family, 
proprietors of the Casa Don Juan restaurant, who were named the Small 
Business Association's Family Owned Small Business of the Year for the 
State of Nevada.
  Over 10 years ago, Maria and Raul Gil moved to Las Vegas from 
California looking for an opportunity to own and operate a family 
restaurant. Upon arriving in Las Vegas the Gil's recognized that there 
was a lack of Mexican restaurants, and subsequently opened Casa Don 
Juan. Over the past 10 years, Casa Don Juan has built up its clientele 
with excellent food and service and now employs over 40 people, 
including the Gil's children, Nancy, Denisse and Billy.
  Casa Don Juan is located on Main Street in downtown Las Vegas and has 
greatly benefited from the recent development and revitalization 
efforts. The Gil's now plan to expand Casa Don Juan to meet the growing 
demand from their very satisfied and loyal clientele.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Raul, Maria, Nancy, Billy and 
Denisse Gil. Their innovative spirit and hard work are commendable and 
I wish the Gil family continued success at Casa Don Juan.
    

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