[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11532]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          KILLEN'S STEAKHOUSE

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 16, 2013

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chef Ronnie Killen 
and the staff of Killen's Steakhouse in Pearland, Texas. It's no secret 
that Texas is known for its beef. Killen's Steakhouse has been ranked 
the number one steakhouse in Texas and the number six steakhouse in the 
United States out of The Daily Meal's top 20 American Steakhouses. This 
is an exceptional honor, and reflects the hard work, talent and 
dedication to culinary craft that Chef Killen and his staff have 
contributed. This upscale steakhouse is the only restaurant in the 
Pearland area serving Allen Brothers USDA prime beef, and I am more 
than excited to be a loyal patron.
  Small businesses make up the backbone of the U.S. economy and play a 
crucial role in American productivity and economic vitality. We must 
continue to support small businesses like Killen's Steakhouse, and I 
look forward to hearing from Chef Killen as a small business owner 
about the needs and concerns of the small business community.
  Congratulations to Killen's Steakhouse for achieving this prominent 
ranking. On behalf of all residents of the Twenty-Second Congressional 
District of Texas, I am honored to recognize this achievement. Our 
community is proud that Killen's Steakhouse calls Pearland home. I wish 
Chef Killen and his staff the best of luck in the future.

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