[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 166 (Friday, October 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1063-E1064]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING RED PARKA PUB'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 21, 2022

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Red Parka Pub 
celebrating 50 years of business in the Mount Washington Valley. This 
incredible milestone is a testament to the staff and ownership who have 
been serving up quality home cooked meals with a smile for half a 
century. Known for its live music acts, comfortable patio seating for 
hot New England summer days, and active involvement in the community, 
it's no wonder that the Red Parka Pub remains a popular destination for 
locals and tourists alike.

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  Dating back to the pub's opening on November 3, 1972, the ownership 
realized that the Red Parka could serve as more than a family-style 
restaurant and took an active role in the community by promoting 
numerous causes and hosting fundraisers meant to give back to the state 
of New Hampshire. Today, that spirit of service lives on in the Red 
Parka Pub Challenge Cup, considered to be one of the longest 
continuously running dual giant slalom races in the country. This race 
has raised more than $250,000 for the Eastern Slope Ski Club over its 
history, including a whopping $21,000 last year.
  The management team have taken an active leadership role in the 
hospitality industry as well, forming the Valley Originals as a 
coalition of independently owned restaurants. This coalition annually 
contributes $335,000 to the community, and the management team here at 
Red Parka still serve in the leadership of the coalition to this day.
  Under the leadership of General Manager Terry O'Brien and co-owner 
Jean Melczarek, the Red Parka Pub has established itself as a mainstay 
in the town of Glen, and I would like to commend them both for their 
incredible dedication to this storied pub. On behalf of my constituents 
in New Hampshire's First Congressional District, I congratulate the Red 
Parka Pub on 50 years of service and wish them another successful 50 
years.

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