[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 6] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 8265] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. IKE SKELTON of missouri in the house of representatives Thursday, May 13, 2010 Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, it was recently brought to my attention that Patricia's Mexican Restaurant in Sedalia, Missouri, is celebrating its 25th year in business. Let me take this opportunity to congratulate the owners of Patricia's, Patricia Ives and Gary Farr, for operating such a thriving business for so many years. Pat Ives, who is originally from Creighton, Missouri, first started a business in Sedalia as the owner of a Mexican restaurant franchise known as El Sambre, which was located in Liberty Plaza. In 1993, she bought the rights to the restaurant and changed its name to Patricia's Mexican Restaurant. In 1990, Pat's son, Gary Farr, joined his mother in running the restaurant, which moved from Liberty Plaza to a new, architecturally unique building in 1998. Pat and Gary have run their successful restaurant with a great deal of common sense and a compassion for their employees and for their community. They care genuinely about the people who help them operate their restaurant. This kindness has generated deep loyalty among their workforce and among those who have worked at Patricia's Mexican Restaurant through the years. By encouraging hard work and the development of good people skills, Pat and Gary have helped transform many young Missourians, the restaurant's first-time workers, into responsible citizens. Many of these folks are now contributing within their own communities and to our country. Pat and Gary are good employers, which is why it is no surprise that they have been in business for 25 years. I know my fellow colleagues in the House of Representatives will join me in paying tribute to Patricia's Mexican Restaurant on its important milestone and in honoring all who have worked for Pat Ives and Gary Farr through the years. ____________________