CONGRATULATING PERENNIAL VIRANT ON BEING AWARDED HOSPITALITY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
WHEREAS, The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce presents Annual Awards to recognize businesses that exemplify a strong business model and a commitment to supporting a vibrant Lincoln Park Community; and
WHEREAS, The Hospitality Business of the Year award honors a local restaurant, bar, cafe, market, hotel or other hospitality business that provides a world-class product and exceptional customer service to residents or visitors of Lincoln Park; and
WHEREAS, The 2013-2014 Hospitality Business ofthe Year Award recipient is Perennial
Virant; and
WHEREAS, A restaurant founded upon the local-first food movement, Paul Virant's Perennial Virant has been well received by critics and local residents alike; and
WHEREAS, Perennial Virant draws on their location across the street from Green City Market to benefit their guests with the freshest ingredients possible while contributing back to the community; and
WHEREAS, In December of 2013, Perennial Virant gave back to the community by developing a special holiday cocktail and contributing a portion of the proceeds to the Lincoln Park Zoo; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Michele Smith, Alderman of the 43rd Ward, has apprised this august body of the significant honor bestowed upon Perennial Virant; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council, gathered here this twenty eighth day of May, 2014, do hereby congratulate Perennial Virant for being awarded Hospitality Business of the Year and extend our very best wishes for their continued
success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Perennial Virant.
Michele Smith Alderman, 43rd Ward
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