Honor Teddy's 25th Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 1153 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING Teddy's Restaurant upon the occasion of celebrating its 25th Anniversary WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the achievements of those individuals and businesses which substantially contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and the entire Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Teddy's Restaurant upon the occasion of its 25th Anniversary to be celebrated at its Business After Hours Reception on Monday, July 25,

2016; in addition, the owners will pay special recognition to Charles Sprock, Carol Manuele, Barb Chilluffo, Lori Kaplan Felice and Charles Kaplan for helping them "get their start"; and WHEREAS, Owned by Brian Miller, Carlos Moran and Lori Bruno, Teddy's Restaurant has provided fresh, quality, tasty food in a clean and pleasant atmosphere for the past 25 years; this popular restaurant is renowned for its collection of stuffed teddy bears which adorn and decorate the interior of the dining room; and WHEREAS, The owners of Teddy's Restaurant remain true to their guiding principles by providing a great work environment where everyone treats each other with respect and dignity; embracing diversity as an essential component in the way they do business; applying the highest standards of excellence by selecting and purchasing all ingredients to ensure fresh, tasty, quality food; developing enthusiastically satisfied customers all the time by being proud of good food, good people and good values; and contributing positively to the communities and the environment and recognizing the importance of them; and WHEREAS, The success of Teddy's Restaurant is in direct correlation to the efforts of its dedicated staff, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the business and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledges this exceptional business and its contributions to the local and State economies, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Teddy's Restaurant upon the occasion of celebrating its 25th Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Teddy's Restaurant, Rome, New York.