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This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Kampai Japanese Steakhouse, located in Vestal, New York, which was founded in 1975 by Ryoichi "Richard" Matsushima, a first-generation Japanese immigrant. The resolution highlights the restaurant's significant contributions to the local community, noting that it was the first Japanese restaurant in the Southern Tier and one of the oldest operating in Upstate New York. It celebrates the restaurant's unique dining experience, featuring hibachi grills and sushi, and emphasizes the Matsushima family's commitment to family values, community, and exceptional service. The resolution recognizes Richard Matsushima's entrepreneurial journey, from working in a restaurant in New York City to opening Kampai at the age of 20, and praises the restaurant's multi-generational success, with sons Michael and Andrew now operating the business. The document also acknowledges the restaurant's role in hosting numerous special events and creating a welcoming environment that feels like a slice of Japan. The resolution officially pauses to commemorate the restaurant's milestone and will transmit a copy of the resolution to the Matsushima family.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1205