[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 164 (Wednesday, November 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1494]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           KEVIN BARRY'S PUB

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2016

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Kevin 
Barry's Pub in Savannah, Georgia. On September 27th, the pub won the 
2016 Irish Pubs Global Authenticity Award for giving its customers the 
most authentic Irish Pub experience, outside of Ireland.
  For the past 35 years, this pub has brought some Irish culture to 
River Street in Savannah. Every night, at 8 pm, Kevin Barry's Pub 
features live, traditional Irish music.
  The owner of the pub, Vic Power, uses the music as a way to pass down 
Irish history to younger generations. Locals and tourists alike who 
want to hear classic Irish storytelling visit Kevin Barry's Pub to hear 
it for themselves.
  While maintaining a true Irish atmosphere, this pub has certainly 
brought happiness, laughter, and singing to all ages for the last 35 
years.
  As the city that hosts the second largest St. Patrick's Day 
celebration in the U.S., Ireland's culture and community aspect is 
important to Savannah and this pub is an important part of Savannah's 
Irish heritage.
  I am proud that Kevin Barry's Pub has added to the First 
Congressional District of Georgia's heritage and wish the pub, its 
owners, and its customers, the best of luck in the future.

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