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Chris Pappas was mentioned in RECOGNIZING RED PARKA PUB'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY..... on pages E1063-E1064 covering the 2nd Session of the 117th Congress published on Oct. 21 in the Congressional Record.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

RECOGNIZING RED PARKA PUB'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

of new hampshire

in the house of representatives

Friday, October 21, 2022

Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Red Parka Pub celebrating 50 years of business in the Mount Washington Valley. This incredible milestone is a testament to the staff and ownership who have been serving up quality home cooked meals with a smile for half a century. Known for its live music acts, comfortable patio seating for hot New England summer days, and active involvement in the community, it's no wonder that the Red Parka Pub remains a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

Dating back to the pub's opening on November 3, 1972, the ownership realized that the Red Parka could serve as more than a family-style restaurant and took an active role in the community by promoting numerous causes and hosting fundraisers meant to give back to the state of New Hampshire. Today, that spirit of service lives on in the Red Parka Pub Challenge Cup, considered to be one of the longest continuously running dual giant slalom races in the country. This race has raised more than $250,000 for the Eastern Slope Ski Club over its history, including a whopping $21,000 last year.

The management team have taken an active leadership role in the hospitality industry as well, forming the Valley Originals as a coalition of independently owned restaurants. This coalition annually contributes $335,000 to the community, and the management team here at Red Parka still serve in the leadership of the coalition to this day.

Under the leadership of General Manager Terry O'Brien and co-owner Jean Melczarek, the Red Parka Pub has established itself as a mainstay in the town of Glen, and I would like to commend them both for their incredible dedication to this storied pub. On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional District, I congratulate the Red Parka Pub on 50 years of service and wish them another successful 50 years.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 166(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 166(2)

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