[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 2, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING COLONIAL STEAK HOUSE'S INDUCTION INTO THE ARKANSAS FOOD HALL 
                                OF FAME

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                          HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 2022

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Colonial 
Steak House of Pine Bluff for being inducted into the Arkansas Food 
Hall of Fame Class of 2022. The steakhouse was one of three winners out 
of ten finalists submitted in the state of Arkansas.
  Having opened its doors in 1974, the Colonial Steak House has and 
continues to be a staple in the Pine Bluff community. This local 
restaurant embodies the resilient spirit of Arkansas, having survived a 
fire in the 1980s and the Coronavirus pandemic, For nearly fifty years, 
it has continually served the community, not only with great food, but 
also with its drive to make the Pine Bluff area better. This was 
highlighted in 2020 when a $1,200.00 tip was left for one server. 
Colonial's owners divided it amongst the employees, even those who had 
the day off. Allie Hall and her business partner Scott Mouser purchased 
the historic steakhouse from her mom Dana Gately in 2020, and between 
the three of them, they have over fifty years of experience running the 
restaurant. To this day, if you come on a busy night, you can find 
three generations of Gately's working there.
  I take this time today to congratulate Allie Hall, Scott Mouser, Dana 
Gately, and the staff of the Colonial Steak House on this well-deserved 
honor. I thank them for their dedication to Pine Bluff, our community, 
and all the residents of Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District.

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