[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 130 (Tuesday, August 13, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E819]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING HARPOON EDDIE'S ON THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. CLAUDIA TENNEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 13, 2024

  Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 40th 
anniversary of the Sylvan Beach New York eatery Harpoon Eddie's, and to 
recognize the contributions of Edward Stewart, Jr., and his wife Leslie 
Stewart, posthumously, to the Oneida Lake community. Furthermore, I 
commend the work of Eddie and Leslie's son, Edward (Rick) Stewart, III 
and his wife Wendy Stewart, who have continued the tradition of 
excellence through their commitment to service and the community.
  Eddie and Leslie Stewart were married on December 26, 1966, and 
founded Harpoon Eddie's in the summer of 1984. The Stewarts wished to 
expand Eddie's Restaurant, Inc., to include a separate location on the 
beachfront and thereby include the boating community. After years of 
success, they ultimately became co-owners and operators with their son, 
Rick. Harpoon Eddie's has remained a staple in the Oneida Lake 
community through the efforts of the Stewart family since its creation 
and continues to shine across generations.
  Eddie and Leslie's contributions to the residents are reflective of 
their personal initiative and drive to give back, values which are 
still evident in their business even after their deaths in 2020 and 
2021, respectively. These values are kept alive through the efforts of 
Rick and Wendy Stewart, who now have sole ownership of the restaurant 
and ensure that it will continue to serve the community just as it has 
for the past 40 years. I urge my colleagues to take the chance to visit 
the incredible beauty of Oneida Lake and to stop by this incredible 
family business. Those who visit are welcome like family under the 
amazing hospitality of the people.
  It is my humble privilege to be part of the celebrations and 
traditions of the Sylvan Beach Community. Thank you to Rick and Wendy 
Stewart for their continued commitment to excellence and their loving 
memoriam of Edward Stewart, Jr. and Leslie Stewart.

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