[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 193 (Thursday, November 12, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1017-E1018]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE LIFE OF CONSTANTINE ``BUZZ'' BELER

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                          HON. GEORGE HOLDING

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 12, 2020

  Mr. HOLDING. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Constantine 
``Buzz'' Beler, who passed away last month at the age of 90. For more 
than half a century, Buzz was a towering figure in the restaurant 
industry and a beloved pillar of his community.
  The son of Peter and Cleo Hariklea ``Hattie'' Beler, Buzz learned the 
ropes of the restaurant industry at a young age working at his parents' 
restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland.
  Buzz went on to attend the University of Virginia where he was a 
member of the Riding team and a standout in the classroom. Following 
graduation, Buzz returned home to pursue a law degree at the University 
of Maryland.
  Buzz did a brief stint in the Army and then spent some time working 
at a local law firm. Ultimately, though, Buzz found himself yearning to 
return to the restaurant business. When the Horizon House--a little 
known eatery in Baltimore--went up for sale in 1965, Buzz and his 
brother seized the opportunity and opened up the ``Prime Rib.''
  Their elegant, yet simplistic steakhouse did quite well. A decade 
later the brothers decided

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to open a second location in Washington, D.C. in 1976. The venture was 
a smashing success. Over the years, the Prime Rib became a renowned 
institution--racking up a long list of local and national accolades.
  All the while, Buzz could be found at the steakhouse nearly every 
night of the week--where he oversaw operations and spent his time 
chatting up customers.
  Several generations of locals came to admire Buzz for his strong 
character, impeccable work ethic, and vibrant spirit. Buzz will be 
remembered as a warmhearted, gracious gentleman who rose to prominence 
and achieved success the right way.
  Buzz was a dear friend and I will always cherish the memories I have 
of him. His was truly a life well-lived.

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