HONORING ROSEBUD RESTAURANTS FOUNDER ALEX DANA
WHEREAS, Alex Dana has served diners in Chicago for a quarter century as sole proprietor of the Rosebud family of restaurants; and
WHEREAS, the Rosebud name has been synonymous with quality in eleven locations in the city and in the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the restaurant's good name has transcended state and national boundaries and brought wide acclaim to Alex Dana, the city, the Taylor Street, the Little Italy neighborhood and the greater Italian-American community; and
WHEREAS, Alex Dana's commitment to expanding his business enterprise and his entrepreneurial spirit make him a paragon of the restaurant business; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert W. Fioretti, Alderman of the 2nd Ward, has apprised this august body of the contributions and accomplishments of Alex Dana and has proposed that the City recognize the 1500 block of West Taylor Street at Laflin Street as honorary "Alex Dana Way."
WHEREAS, the work of Alex Dana with various charitable organizations demonstrates that he takes care of not just his customers, but his community as well; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this 8th Day of June, 2011 A.D., do hereby honor and salute Alex Dana for his contributions to our vibrant Italian-American community and the restaurant industry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Alex Dana.