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Congressional Record, Volume 133, Number 122, July 23, 1987

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    United States of America Congressional Record PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 100th CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol 133_WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1987_No. 122 Senate POPPA GAR: A UNIQUE NEVADAN ? Mr. HECHT. Mr. President, today I rise to pay tribute to a truly outstanding and unique Nevadan: John Garland Miner. In 1965, Miner, who is better known to thousands of Nevadans as Poppa Gar, opened a small restaurant on the corner of West Oakey and Western Avenue. Today, the restaurant that bears his name is one of the oldest and most popular eating establishments in Las Vegas. Poppa Gar's is the local gathering place for Nevada's power brokers, and those who just like an old fashioned quality meal. The food that Poppa serves is famous for its top grade ingredients and good taste, and he is especially noted for his homemade soups and country sausage. Gar, now 80, learned to cook when he was just a youngster in North Carolina and can still be seen daily greeting and talking with customers. It is his personal interest in each and every one of those customers that makes Poppa such a special man. Mr. President, in these days of fast food and fast hype, it is truly refreshing to know a man who does not serve either. Poppa Gar has contributed greatly to the State of Nevada, and it is truly an honor to pay tribute to him today.? United States of America