[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 136 (Wednesday, September 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1628]
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HONORING J. CONRAD (JC) SENECA ON HIS NEW RESTAURANT, THE ARMOR INN TAP 
                                  ROOM

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 14, 2011

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise today to honor J. Conrad (JC) 
Seneca upon the occasion of the opening of his new restaurant, the 
Armor Inn Tap Room, in Western New York.
  An entrepreneur with a diversified portfolio of business interests, 
JC recently purchased the former Hoak's Armor Inn, located in the town 
of Hamburg. That establishment has undergone a tremendous 
rehabilitation, and will feature upscale dining in an historical 
atmosphere. Located where it is, it is certain to draw the attention of 
Buffalo Bills fans, tourists and the local community.
  None of this comes as much of a surprise, however, because JC has 
been a substantial member of our community throughout his life. A 
native of the Cattaraugus Reservation in Irving, JC was a multi-sport 
star athlete while at Silver Creek High School. After graduation, JC 
served with honor and distinction with the United States Air Force, 
eventually studying at Bryant and Stratton and at Buffalo State 
College.
  After a stint as a radio disc jockey, JC became incredibly active 
within the Seneca Nation and on behalf of Native Americans throughout 
the United States. JC currently serves as a Seneca Tribal Councilor, 
and has served in a number of business and government capacities on 
behalf of his nation. JC was a member of President-elect Bill Clinton's 
Transition Team and has led efforts to ensure cooperative working 
relationships between other governments and the Seneca people.
  You know, Mr. Speaker, we all are a product of our upbringing, and JC 
is no different. JC's father, William Seneca, an ironworker and World 
War II Marine veteran, served honorably as President of the Seneca 
Nation, and later served as Special Liaison Officer for the Bureau of 
Indian Affairs. JC's mom practiced nursing, and was later elected Clerk 
of the Seneca Nation. Without question, JC's parents served as a strong 
example for the value of public service and instilled in him a 
dedication to make contributions back to his own community. As a 
result, all of those who comprise all of his communities--on a large or 
small scale--are better for the contributions he continues to make.
  JC's new enterprise will add dozens of additional names to the list 
of employees--native and non-native--for whom he has helped create jobs 
in Western New York. That is why, Mr. Speaker, I urge you to join with 
me and with all Western New Yorkers in wishing the very best of luck to 
JC Seneca upon the opening of the new Armor Inn Tap Room, and to thank 
JC and his family for the many significant contributions that they make 
to life here in Western New York.

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