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This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Casa Imports, a family-owned food distribution business based in Utica, New York, founded in 1975 by three Italian immigrants: Vito D'Allesandro, John Fornino, and Phillip Casamento. The resolution highlights the company's growth from a small business to a regional distributor serving five states in the Northeast, specializing in supplying pizzerias, trattorias, and dining establishments with a wide range of food products, including imported Italian goods. It celebrates Casa Imports' commitment to high-quality products, superior customer service, and family values, noting their strategic partnership with Ferraro Foods in 2021 and their recent return to family ownership. The resolution officially recognizes the company's significant contributions to the food distribution industry, its dedication to maintaining family traditions, and its commitment to excellence. The legislative body formally resolves to commemorate Casa Imports' 50th anniversary and transmit an official, engrossed copy of the resolution to the company as a mark of recognition and appreciation.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K210