SJ 45 — Commending Kathy Mack.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24100810D I SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.

45 OfferedE January 18, 2024 N Commending Kathy Mack.

TN Patrons––Surovell;Agreed to by the Senate, January 25, 2024 R Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 29, 2024 O WHEREAS, Kathy Mack has provided delicious cuisine to the Alexandria community, as an owner L of Via Veneto, a local institution that has served generations of Northern Virginia families from itL location in the Hollin Hall Shopping Center for nearly 40 years;

Delegate:and and Guiliana Austin, who immigrated to the United States from Marotta, Italy, and enhanced local life by serving authentic Northern Italian dishes in a warm and welcoming atmosphere;

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and WHEREAS, Kathy Mack often greeted regular customers by name and ensured that every guest got a true taste of Italian hospitality along with homemade pasta and other traditional family recipes, creating an incomparable dining experience for residents and visitors to the region;

now, therefore, be it commend Kathy Mack for her service to Alexandria residents as a restauranteur on the occasion of her retirement as owner of Via Veneto;

and, be it S RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for 4 presentation to Kathy Mack as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for her contributions to the community.