[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E923]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING MARY HOSTETTER

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2022

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mary 
Hostetter of Kimmswick, Missouri, founder of the Blue Owl Restaurant & 
Bakery, who is retiring after 40 years.
  Mary started the business in her home and then opened The Blue Owl in 
August of 1985. Since then, she has established The Blue Owl as a place 
for a hearty meal, a warm welcome, and a delicious dessert. No visit to 
Jefferson County is complete without a trip to The Blue Owl.
  Through her TV appearances and articles in magazines and newspapers, 
the world has learned of Mary, and she has surely become an Ambassador 
of Good Eating. Her Mile High Levee Pie pays tribute to Kimmswick's 
triumph in the 1993 flood and is evidence of her strong commitment to 
her community and her customers. It's just one of the dishes for which 
she is famous.
  Mary is indeed a treasure whose passion for food and service lives on 
in her daughter, Kim Byerly, who, with her husband Dan will continue 
Mary's legacy of excellence at The Blue Owl.
  As she trades her blue apron for a wonderful retirement, it is my 
great pleasure to honor Mary Hostetter today before the United States 
House of Representatives.

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