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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives wish to congratulate the owners and employees
4 of the Ariston Drive In of Hazel Crest on the 25th anniversary
5 of the eatery; and
 
6     WHEREAS, The restaurant is known for its Italian beef
7 sandwiches, large salads, and delicious gyros; the gyros are
8 ranked among the best in the Chicago area according to Estiator
9 Restaurant magazine; and
 
10     WHEREAS, Nick Reveliotis and his brother-in-law, Jim and
11 Tom Katris, began the business 25 years ago in a boarded up
12 Arthur Treachers Fish and Chips; and
 
13     WHEREAS, The restaurant gives to the Hazelnut Festival each
14 year, contributes to the Hazel Crest Youth Achievement
15 Foundation Scholarship, gives to the Hazel Crest schools, and
16 gives free lunches to students who exhibit academic excellence;
17 and
 
18     WHEREAS, The restaurant recently received a Beautification
19 Award from the Village of Hazel Crest for its well-maintained
20 property; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, Many of the employees of the Ariston have worked
2 there more than eight years; employee Martin Romero has worked
3 for the business for twenty years; therefore, be it
 
4     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
5 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
6 congratulate the owners and employees of Ariston Restaurant and
7 wish them continued success in the future; and be it further
 
8     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9 presented to Nick Reveliotis, owner of the Ariston, as a symbol
10 of our respect and esteem.