[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 15 (Tuesday, February 2, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING SEAARK MARINE AND RAY'S RESTAURANT

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today I proudly join all 
Monticello residents to congratulate SeaArk Marine and Ray's Restaurant 
as the Monticello-Drew County Industry and Business of the Year, 
respectively, as named by the Chamber of Commerce and Monticello 
Economic Development Commission.
  I have felt a long kinship to Monticello, and I am grateful for the 
friendships I have made there. I have many fond memories visiting the 
Drew County Courthouse, where my southern Arkansas field office was 
located when I was first elected to the U.S. Senate.
  Industry of the Year SeaArk Marine is one of the Nation's leading 
commercial and military boat builders. Known for its commitment to 
customers and quality, SeaArk has been under the same ownership for 
over 51 years, with many of their key craftspeople employed for more 
than 30 years.
  Business of the Year Ray's has been a local icon since 1951, when the 
restaurant first began serving burgers at what was then known as C.L. 
and Ruth Ray's Anchor Drive In on Hyatt Street. Ray's now serves a 
diverse menu of Arkansas favorites, including burgers, catfish and 
hickory-smoked barbeque.
  Mr. President, I salute these Arkansas businesses for their hard work 
and dedication in serving our State.

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