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This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Casa Imports, a family-owned food distribution business based in Utica, New York, which was 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 significant regional distributor serving five states in the Northeast, specializing in supplying pizzerias, trattorias, and casual dining establishments with high-quality food products. The legislative body recognizes Casa Imports' commitment to excellence, family values, and superior customer service, noting their diverse product selection including national and exclusive brands like Cora and Casa labels. The resolution also acknowledges the company's strategic partnership with Ferraro Foods in 2021 and its return to family ownership, emphasizing the Fornino family's dedication to preserving the company's legacy. By passing this resolution, the legislative body pauses to commemorate Casa Imports' achievements and contributions to the food distribution industry, and will transmit an official, engrossed copy of the resolution to the company.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J838