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This resolution commemorates the 15th anniversary of Zenia's Cafe, a Mediterranean restaurant located in Utica, New York, and recognizes the significant contributions of its owners, Albert and Layla Zenia. The resolution highlights the restaurant's importance to the local community, noting that it has been serving fresh Mediterranean dishes since opening in April 2010 and has become a beloved establishment where patrons can gather and share experiences. The owners, who met when Albert visited Lebanon and Layla subsequently moved to Utica in 1992, are praised for their warm hospitality and excellent customer service, making everyone who enters the cafe feel like family. The legislative body expresses pleasure in acknowledging the cafe's contributions to local and state economies and offers best wishes to Albert and Layla Zenia for continued success. The resolution formally resolves to commemorate the cafe's milestone, and a copy of the resolution will be transmitted to the owners as a formal recognition of their achievement.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J892