Senate Resolution No. 312

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of Cianfrocco's
Subs, Wings & Pizza

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize
illustrious culinary establishments which have positively impacted and
substantially contributed to the vitality of their communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Cianfrocco's Subs, Wings & Pizza;
and

WHEREAS, The remarkable success of Cianfrocco's Subs, Wings & Pizza
is due in large part to its owners, Ann, and her late husband, Rich
Cianfrocco, and their dedicated staff, whose warmth and hospitality are
easily recognized by their loyal patrons; this dynamic business is
well-versed in customer service and truly makes everyone who walks
through their door feel like family; and

WHEREAS, The staff's involvement is, and always has been,
characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and
an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of
the business and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, The business came into Rich Cianfrocco's possession after
his cousin Paul opened it a year prior and ultimately decided to pursue
another endeavor; Ann Cianfrocco joined alongside her husband shortly
thereafter to assist in running the business, which was called The
Sub-Way at the time; they specialized in submarine sandwiches and chips
then, and later expanded their menu to include chicken wings and pizza,
keeping up with customer demands; and

WHEREAS, Cianfrocco's Subs, Wings & Pizza pioneered the food service
industry in its home of Rome, New York, being the first to offer food
delivery; and

WHEREAS, A testament to the strength and determination of
Cianfrocco's Subs, Wings & Pizza, the business operated throughout the
height of the COVID-19 pandemic, unwaveringly providing pickup and
delivery services for their neighbors; and

WHEREAS, Owner Rich Cianfrocco passed away in June of 2017; his
dedication and contributions to the success of Cianfrocco's Subs, Wings
& Pizza have been, and will continue to be, sincerely missed by members
of his community, his wife, Ann, and their staff; and

WHEREAS, For five decades, Cianfrocco's Subs, Wings & Pizza has
stood as a beloved establishment which has provided a friendly, open
environment for patrons to collectively gather and share their thoughts,
ideas, and life experiences; and

WHEREAS, Owner Ann Cianfrocco's favorite aspect of operating
Cianfrocco's Subs, Wings & Pizza is seeing the many familiar customers
who have supported their business over the last five decades; and

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
acknowledges this exceptional business and its contributions to the
local and State economies, fully confident that it will continue to
enjoy the sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Cianfrocco's Subs, Wings & Pizza,
and to offer its best wishes for continued success in all their future
endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ann Cianfrocco, Owner, Cianfrocco's Subs, Wings & Pizza.