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This resolution commemorates the 110th anniversary of Matt Funeral Service, Inc., a family-owned funeral home in Utica, New York, with a rich history tracing back to 1894 when Luigi and Caterina Meta immigrated from Italy. The resolution highlights the family's journey, starting with their arrival in Little Italy, New York, and eventual settlement in Utica, where they inadvertently acquired the surname "Matt" due to a school misunderstanding. The document celebrates the family's entrepreneurial spirit, noting their various business ventures including a meat market, an ice cream company, and ultimately the funeral service established by Anthony Matt in 1914. The resolution emphasizes the funeral home's multigenerational leadership, with four generations serving the community, and recognizes Anthony Matt's unique ability to provide services to diverse ethnic communities by speaking multiple languages. The legislative body praises the Matt family's commitment to compassionate service, their contributions to the local economy, and their dedication to excellence, ultimately pausing to commemorate their 110-year legacy and resolving to transmit an official, engrossed copy of the resolution to Matt Funeral Service, Inc.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J181