[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11480]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOSE MARTEL

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 7, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Jose Martel, an 
exceptional maitre d' at the newly opened Michael's Restaurant at South 
Point Hotel.
  Prior to assuming his position with Michael's Restaurant, Mr. Martel 
served as maitre d' at the Barbary Coast Hotel for 23 years. There, Mr. 
Martel developed a reputation for a commitment to customer service. As 
a maitre d', Mr. Martel is known for meeting all of his patrons' needs 
and has proved himself to be an exemplary model of friendliness, 
attentiveness, and professionalism.
  During his many years of service, Mr. Martel has cultivated a working 
environment that has distinguished him from others in the field. Mr. 
Martel's evident dedication to restaurant patrons is unparalleled and 
his outstanding service was recently honored by a dedication in Casino 
Connection Magazine.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Jose Martel. His dedication to and 
respect for his work are commendable and I wish him every continued 
success.

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