Bill Text: NY K01037 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the historic Vescio's Franklin Hotel of Rome, New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-05-31 - adopted [K01037 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-K01037-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 1037

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

        COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of the historic
        Vescio's Franklin Hotel of Rome, New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly recognize those businesses within the  State  of  New  York
which  have  positively  impacted  their  communities and to commemorate
those events of historical significance which add  strength,  vigor  and
inspiration  to  the  cultural  diversity  and  quality  of  life in the
communities of the State of New York; 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 the historic Vescio's Franklin Hotel
of Rome, New York; and

  WHEREAS, In the spring of 1972, with the help of his mother Theresa,
Philip J. Vescio purchased the Franklin Hotel; in those early days,  the
hotel  served  as a men's rooming house with a daily lunch special often
including meatballs, sausage and peppers, and pasta, all  of  which  can
still be found on its Old Favorite's Menu; and

  WHEREAS, With his sons, Philip III, Mark and Matthew, as well as his
wife  Carol,  Philip  J.  Vescio  transformed  the Franklin Hotel into a
workingman's restaurant and bar which focused on serving good  food  and
draft beer at affordable prices; and

  WHEREAS, During this time, the restaurant was always filled with the
lively  conversation  of  men who worked in local manufacturing, such as
Rome Cable, Rome Iron Mill, Revere Copper & Brass, and Strip Steel; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, a true staple within the family  business  and
the  Rome  community-at-large, Phil Vescio could often be found singing,
hollering and dancing throughout the restaurant; he spoke about  sports,
restaurants  and  entertained  all  of  his beloved customers in his own
charming way; and

  WHEREAS, In 1992, after earning  his  culinary  degree  from  Mohawk
Valley  Community  College (MVCC), Philip III expanded the existing menu
into a middle-class tavern with some Italian  flair;  the  updated  menu
included  traditional  and  unique  dinner  fare  with  locally  sourced
ingredients; and

  WHEREAS, Mark and Philip worked together to cultivate the Franklin's
dinner business; while Mark earned his bachelor's degree  in  accounting
from  LeMoyne College, he came home every weekend to work in partnership
with his brother; upon his graduation in  1993,  Mark  returned  to  the
family business full time; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1997,  the  brotherly  duo,  alongside  their  father,
expanded the business further and started to build the  current  banquet
facility and in-house bakery; the Franklin Hotel specializes in creating
unique French and Italian inspired pastry; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Franklin  Hotel  is  the  true definition of a family
business; Phil and Carol's daughter, Mary, grew up  bussing  tables  and
serving  patrons,  before joining the family business full time in 2005,
after earning her bachelor's degree from  LeMoyne  College;  the  Vescio
family has also grown to include spouses and grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS,  In  2020,  the  family experienced a great loss when their
patriarch, Phil, passed away; it was a loss suffered by the  family  and
felt throughout the community; though it is not quite the same, when you
walk  through  the  door  and  don't  hear  his booming voice or see him
sitting at his usual table, you are still welcomed by the smiling  faces
of  his  family  and  staff;  through  their hard work, they continue to
demonstrate the values he instilled in them and  most  importantly,  his
family  and  staff continually express their gratitude to each and every
customer that passes through their doors, always making them  feel  like
family; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity
to express its highest admiration for  the  historic  Vescio's  Franklin
Hotel,  and  for  all of the individuals who have worked to bring proper
attention to a place and time which  merits  recognition  in  the  grand
panorama of the history of our State and Nation; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th  Anniversary  of  the  historic  Vescio's  Franklin
Hotel; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Vescio's Franklin Hotel.