HONORING LAWRENCE ARTHUR NADEAU

HONORING LAWRENCE ARTHUR NADEAU

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E177] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING LAWRENCE ARTHUR NADEAU ______ HON. MIKE THOMPSON of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lawrence Arthur Nadeau upon his retirement from an exemplary career in the North Bay restaurant community. Mr. Nadeau was born in Hanford, Connecticut. In college, he studied Art, with an emphasis in Pen and Ink, before finding a passion for working in hospitality. At 18 years old he moved to California, where he has become a widely respected leader in the North Bay restaurant community. Mr. Nadeau started his culinary career at just 16 years old, preparing sandwiches and salads at Avon Country Kitchen in Avon, Connecticut, before moving to California. In 1995, Mr. Nadeau was hired as the Maitre d' at The French Laundry, a three Michelin star restaurant, shortly after it was acquired by renowned chef Thomas Keller. In 2015, Mr. Nadeau was hired by Stone Edge Farm in Sonoma to oversee the hospitality operation for their new culinary experience ``Edge,'' which was later renovated and reenvisioned as ``Enclos.'' In June of 2025, Enclos was awarded two Michelin stars and a Green Star for sustainability, an incredibly rare achievement for a restaurant so recently launched. Mr. Nadeau served as the Dining Room Manager and ran private events at Enclos prior to his retirement. Mr. Nadeau's ability to blend traditional, Michelin-caliber service with his warm and friendly demeanor truly set him apart. He has created a service style that balances the elegant and upscale standards required of a fine dining restaurant with an approachable tenor that makes guests feel comfortable, welcomed, and greatly valued. Although he did not pursue a career in Art, Mr. Nadeau continued incorporating creativity in his work long after college. At Enclos, as an added personal touch, Larry creates hand drawn pieces of art for every guest as a welcome card. With a central and indispensable role in two North Bay restaurants receiving the highest honors in their industry, the impact of Larry's outstanding hospitality cannot be overstated. Mr. Nadeau is married to Mary Argon and has five children, Rebecca Nadeau, Lexie Nadeau, Sierra Nadeau, Dianna Agron, and Jason Agron. Mr. Speaker, I thank Lawrence Nadeau for his dedicated service to our community. Therefore it is fitting and proper that we honor him here today. ____________________