[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 38 (Thursday, March 6, 2014)]
[House]
[Pages H2201-H2202]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       OLNEYVILLE NEW YORK SYSTEM

  (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I stand to congratulate Olneyville New 
York System, an iconic Rhode Island restaurant which last week received 
the James Beard Foundation's America's Classics award--a prestigious 
national award.
  The America's Classics award honors ``restaurants that have timeless 
appeal and are beloved for quality food that reflects the character of 
their community.''
  Despite its name, this restaurant is a uniquely Rhode Island culinary 
treasure and is beloved by Rhode Islanders and visitors alike.
  This national recognition confirms what Rhode Islanders already knew: 
we have some of the best food and restaurants in the country, and 
Olneyville New York System is a classic.
  Every Rhode Islander knows the distinctive smells and sights of this 
local business. As mayor of Providence, I was proud Olneyville New York 
System played a leading role in my Main Street initiative to improve 
Providence's commercial districts.
  Indeed, for nearly 70 years, three generations of the Stevens family 
have run this local establishment at the same location in Providence. 
Although the neighborhood has changed over time,

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only the Olneyville New York System has remained an iconic part of this 
community.
  So I am saying congratulations to Greg Stevens and his sister, 
Stephanie Stevens Turini, on the well-deserved honor. I know that their 
dad is looking down on them very proudly today. Congratulations.

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