[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E185-E186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MR. BHARAT PATEL FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR ORANGE COUNTY 
                               COMMUNITY

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 5, 2025

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Bharat Patel 
for his incredible career and contributions to our community.

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  In 1976, the Patel Family acquired the original Peter Pan Motor 
Lodge, located right across the street from Disneyland, and began 
renovating and expanding it to its current size. Almost 50 years later, 
Mr. Patel's leadership has helped transform this small business into 
Castle Inn & Suites, a true Anaheim staple. This charming hotel has 
become a popular destination for vacationing families, and is known for 
its castle theme, friendly staff, and Mr. Patel's own personal customer 
service as its owner-operator.
  Mr. Patel is much more than a business leader; he is an active 
philanthropist and sits on the boards of Whittier College, California 
Lodging Industry Association, Visit Anaheim, Anaheim Transportation 
Network, and Chapman University. Mr. Patel is much more than a local 
business leader; he is an active philanthropist and a homegrown product 
of our community. A fellow California State University, Fullerton, 
alumni, he shows his dedication to our community through his work with 
the Anaheim Family YMCA and Anaheim Police Association.
  I call on my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Patel for the 
positive change he has helped create in Anaheim and Orange County, and 
congratulating him on being honored by Cypress College's Americana 
Awards as Citizen of the Year.
  Our community is grateful to Mr. Patel for his leadership and 
contributions. I thank him for his steadfast support for our hometown--
these honors are well-deserved.

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