[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 178 (Friday, November 9, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1503-E1504]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING PETER X. KELLY

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 9, 2018

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, Saint Joseph's Medical Center located in my 
district will host its annual Ball on November 3 and has chosen an 
outstanding slate of honorees for the event. One of those wonderful 
honorees, my friend Peter X. Kelly, has set the standard for dining in 
New York State while becoming part of the fabric of my District.
  Operating the most critically acclaimed restaurants in the Hudson 
Valley, Peter is an experienced, talented and successful entrepreneur. 
Born in Yonkers, New York, tenth in a line of 12 children, Peter began 
working in local restaurants at the age of 14. While studying Business 
Administration at Marist College, Peter held several kitchen and front-
of-house positions in some of New York State's finest restaurants. In 
1983, Peter's culinary interests led him on a pilgrimage to France and 
to the pursuit of perfection in the culinary world. At 23, this self-
taught chef opened his first restaurant, Xaviar's in Garrison, and 
began his journey. To date, Peter has owned and operated some of the 
most renowned and acclaimed restaurants in New

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York, including the wonderful X20 in Yonkers. They have received 
popular praise and the industry's most coveted awards and accolades 
which include The New York Times highest rating (Extraordinary), The 
Mobil Travel Guide Four Star Award, The Dirona Award, Restaurant News 
Dining Hall of Fame, Wine Spectator's ``Best of Award of Excellence'', 
Zagat's Survey (29 out of 30), and New York State Restauranteur of The 
Year 1998.
  Most recently, in his home town of Yonkers, Peter has been honored 
for his commitment to the City and named a ``Patron Saint'' of Yonkers. 
He has received numerous proclamations including from the NY State 
Governor, United States Senate, U.S. Congress, NY State Congress and 
Legislature, The County of Westchester, The City of Yonkers, including 
being presented with the ``Key'' to the City. In addition to Peter's 
entrepreneurial spirit, he has been an active participant in many 
charitable and community organizations including the Nyack Hospital 
Pediatric Center, Cluster, Hudson Valley Health Care (2008 Honoree), 
Westchester Coalition for Homeless & Hungry (2007 Honoree), Elizabeth 
Seton Pediatric Hospital, Make a Wish Foundation, City Meals on Wheels, 
Westchester Food Patch, Windows of Hope, the United Way, One to One 
Learning Center, Greyston Foundation and Yonkers Public Schools.
  Saint Joseph's Medical Center is proud to have an industry leader and 
humanitarian such as Peter X. Kelly as part of its family, and I am 
proud to have such a dedicated individual working to improve our 
community. Congratulations to Peter on receiving this great honor.

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