[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1039]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF RANDY PARAGARY

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2021

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Randy 
Paragary. Randy passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 
14, 2021 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Randy was a 
husband, father, son, and friend to many.
  After graduating from C.K. McClatchy High School, he attended 
California State University, Sacramento and the McGeorge School of Law. 
Randy received his degree in law, but he decided to put his dedication 
into his career to entrepreneurship. The risk paid off. At the young 
age of 23, he opened his first bar called the ParaPow Palace in 1969. 
He started his growth with food, nightlife, and restaurants. The 
Paragary Restaurant Group owned and operated establishments in 
Sacramento, California such as Centro Cocina Mexicana, R15, Cafe 
Bernardo, and Paragary's Midtown. One of his recent joys was the Fort 
Sutter Hotel in 2020.
  Randy was a family man who dearly loved his children Lisa and Sam, 
but he was also a hardworking businessman. He worked alongside his 
wonderful wife, Stacy for nearly the entire 28 years they were married. 
His personality was witty yet collected. He never failed to make 
himself and others laugh in social settings. A mentor to many, his 
leadership, decision-making skills, and creative mind was admired by 
many. A family man, he and his now 93-year-old mother and daughter 
would have Sunday brunch together every week up until his passing.
  His delightful personality was part of what made him so successful in 
life, as he was always curious about others, and jumped at any 
opportunity to get to know a new guest at his restaurant. His business 
ventures were inspiring to the entire community of Sacramento, and he 
truly left a mark on the restaurant scene there.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of 
Randy Paragary. His service and contributions to the State of 
California will not be forgotten and he will be missed. I join his 
family and friends in celebrating Randy's life.

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