City-Council Agreed Calendar October 26, 2022
RESOiyTION HOttORING-THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OFHOMEHUN INN,
WHEREAS, We the members of tfie Chicago City Council, wish to extend our congratulations to Home Riiri Ion, who have dedicated themselves: In serving the community for 75 years; and,
WHEREAS, In i923 Mary.and.vincent'Grittani Opena Tavern on South Side,of Chicago- Their daughter Laura Grittani'lvlarriesWIck Perrino. Nick Perrino and his mother-in-law,-Marv-Grlttani began era fting che Iconic Chicago pizza reeipo'known today and served the pizza as a snack.for customers while they enjoyed a cold brew; and,
'WHEREAS, ml947;;began the family empire when a winning home:run from a neighborhood baseball game shattered the Front window of the tavern. Prom.thenon they decided to rename the tavern to Home Run inn and the iconic restaurant was born;.and,
WHEREAS,.During the ,1360's, Home.Run Inn began to freeze par-baked pizzas and sell thenvto local grocery store's and eventually took Home Run Inn frozen pizza from an idea.to a;natidnal brand; and.
WHEREAS, In 1987 as the popularity of frozeh pizza begins to take off, Home Run l.hn invested in its first USOA plant and opens'lts second fizz eriain Darien, IL, and,
WHEREAS, By 2019 after 3 years of renovations. .Home. Run trih re-opened the original 1920's tavern where it all began, and,
WHEREAS, Today, Fourth-generation Family members continue to build their family legacy using the same.vaiues their greot-grandparehts lnstilled In them and, giving back to the communities they serve.
BE IT.RESOLVED,.fhat we, trie Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council, gather here this tenth of October,.2022f-do hereby offer our heartfelt congratulations to Home Run Inn Pizza for their 75th Anniversary, ahd for all that they do'; adding job growth, giving.back to the community and'for their delicious pizzas
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Home. Run inn as a ¦.token of-apprecision and...
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