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This resolution congratulates the Matunuck Oyster Bar, located in South County, Rhode Island, for being named one of USA Today's 2025 Restaurants of the Year and receiving the Wine Spectator's two-glass Best of Award of Excellence. The restaurant, owned by Perry Raso, is recognized for its "pond-to-plate philosophy" and extensive wine selection, offering around 350 wine choices. Raso, who holds degrees in aquaculture and fisheries technology from the University of Rhode Island, founded the oyster farm in 2002 and has since expanded to include a vegetable farm that supplies fresh produce to the restaurant. The resolution highlights the restaurant's unique attributes, such as its waterfront location, oyster harvesting on Potter Pond, and commitment to sustainability. The Rhode Island Senate officially congratulates Raso and the Matunuck Oyster Bar on these prestigious achievements and wishes him success in future endeavors. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Perry Raso.

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