[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 2, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E192]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF BARBARA ANSELMO CHIFICI

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                           HON. STEVE SCALISE

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 2, 2021

  Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of New 
Orleans restauranteur Barbara Anselmo Chifici who passed away on 
January 23, 2021. She is survived by her seven children, twelve 
grandchildren, and two brothers.
  Barbara reached national recognition throughout her successful career 
in the culinary industry. For almost 40 years, she owned Deanie's 
Seafood restaurants, which she operated with her late husband Frank 
Chifici. Known for their overflowing fried seafood platters, Deanie's 
restaurants became a New Orleans staple and were featured on numerous 
local and national news programs.
  Barbara was also well-known for giving back to her community. From 
creating a crawfish and music festival that benefited local charities 
and serving as president of a local philanthropic organization to her 
numerous positions in the St. Mary Magdalen Mothers' Club and the 
Archbishop Rummel High School Parents' Club, Barbara played an 
invaluable role in our community. She will be deeply missed and her 
impact in Louisiana will be felt for many years.
  I offer my sincerest condolences to her family, and I know her legacy 
will undoubtedly live on in our community.

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