[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING LAWRENCE ARTHUR NADEAU

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 2026

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Lawrence Arthur Nadeau upon his retirement from an exemplary career in 
the North Bay restaurant community.
  Mr. Nadeau was born in Hanford, Connecticut. In college, he studied 
Art, with an emphasis in Pen and Ink, before finding a passion for 
working in hospitality. At 18 years old he moved to California, where 
he has become a widely respected leader in the North Bay restaurant 
community. Mr. Nadeau started his culinary career at just 16 years old, 
preparing sandwiches and salads at Avon Country Kitchen in Avon, 
Connecticut, before moving to California.
  In 1995, Mr. Nadeau was hired as the Maitre d' at The French Laundry, 
a three Michelin star restaurant, shortly after it was acquired by 
renowned chef Thomas Keller. In 2015, Mr. Nadeau was hired by Stone 
Edge Farm in Sonoma to oversee the hospitality operation for their new 
culinary experience ``Edge,'' which was later renovated and 
reenvisioned as ``Enclos.'' In June of 2025, Enclos was awarded two 
Michelin stars and a Green Star for sustainability, an incredibly rare 
achievement for a restaurant so recently launched. Mr. Nadeau served as 
the Dining Room Manager and ran private events at Enclos prior to his 
retirement.
  Mr. Nadeau's ability to blend traditional, Michelin-caliber service 
with his warm and friendly demeanor truly set him apart. He has created 
a service style that balances the elegant and upscale standards 
required of a fine dining restaurant with an approachable tenor that 
makes guests feel comfortable, welcomed, and greatly valued. Although 
he did not pursue a career in Art, Mr. Nadeau continued incorporating 
creativity in his work long after college. At Enclos, as an added 
personal touch, Larry creates hand drawn pieces of art for every guest 
as a welcome card. With a central and indispensable role in two North 
Bay restaurants receiving the highest honors in their industry, the 
impact of Larry's outstanding hospitality cannot be overstated.
  Mr. Nadeau is married to Mary Argon and has five children, Rebecca 
Nadeau, Lexie Nadeau, Sierra Nadeau, Dianna Agron, and Jason Agron.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Lawrence Nadeau for his dedicated service to our 
community. Therefore it is fitting and proper that we honor him here 
today.

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