[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 16, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2404]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING DEDICATION AND SERVICE OF NICK SELIMOS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
South Carolina (Mr. Norman) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. NORMAN. Madam Speaker, it is a privilege to be on this House 
floor and recognize people who have done great things for the community 
and for other people.
  Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Nick Selimos, whose 
service and dedication to his work continue to unite and uplift 
Washington, D.C., where over 589,000 government employees work and 
live.
  Nick has served as the maitre d' of The Monocle Restaurant for over 
50 years this month. He is not an elected leader. He is not a lobbyist. 
He is not a congressional staffer. Yet, his impact and influence 
reaches as far as anyone with political power in this town would have.
  Nick knows about the lives of individuals who have walked into The 
Monocle every day. Not only does he know political affiliations, not 
only does he know committee positions or the bills they are working on, 
but he also knows how their spouses are doing, where their kids just 
got accepted to school, and when their next grandkid is on the way.
  It is his incredible memory paired with a genuine care for people 
that has made him a success in this town. When Nick started at The 
Monocle in 1974, Washington was a much smaller town, and the nature of 
politics and the entire political arena was much different. Nick has 
grown alongside it, matching the needs and changes in this town stride 
for stride.
  Nick's deep knowledge and understanding of the needs of his guests 
exemplifies why people continue to return to The Monocle, along with 
the great food that they provide daily. It is why I take my staff, my 
friends, and my family time and time again to The Monocle. He is truly 
an outstanding leader. His demeanor and dedication to service guide the 
atmosphere of the entire restaurant.
  As we recognize Mr. Nick Selimos, let us be inspired by his example 
so that we may do our work and that we may do it well for the 
betterment of the people we serve. He has set the gold standard for 
over 50 years, and his commitment and service will long be remembered.
  Madam Speaker, I hope we will all join in giving Nick a big thank-
you.

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