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This resolution expresses gratitude and appreciation to the Marzilli Family for their long-standing restaurant, Marzilli's Old Canteen, located in Providence's Federal Hill neighborhood. Founded in 1956 by Joe Marzilli and later operated by his son Sal, the restaurant has been a beloved local landmark for nearly seven decades, known for its traditional Italian cuisine and warm, family-like atmosphere. The resolution highlights the restaurant's significance, noting that Joe Marzilli was honored as a "Culinary Legend" by Johnson & Wales University in 2002 and that the restaurant has been a popular dining destination for numerous celebrities, local officials, and generations of Rhode Island residents. The House of Representatives formally thanks the Marzilli Family for their contributions to the local culinary scene, celebrating their nearly seventy-year legacy of serving delicious Italian meals that evoke feelings of warmth and togetherness. The resolution also instructs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Sal Marzilli and his family, formally recognizing their important role in the community's dining history.

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