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| CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgE1739-2 | 2016-12-27 | 114 | 2 | IN RECOGNITION OF ROCCO SACRAMONE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1739 | E1739 | [{"name": "Carolyn B. Maloney", "role": "speaking"}] | 162 Cong. Rec. E1739 | Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1739] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF ROCCO SACRAMONE _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Rocco Sacramone, Chef and owner and of Trattoria L'Incontro and restaurateur, for his achievements and outstanding devotion to the betterment of the Queens community. Since its opening in 1999, Trattoria L'Incontro has been a staple of the Astoria community. Under the direction of Chef Sacramone and Jack Brucculeri, Trattoria L'Incontro quickly became a ``must place'' to dine. In 2005 the restaurant was rated as one of the top two Italian restaurants in New York by Zagat, providing the highest level of quality and service in a unique setting that reflects Mr. Sacramone's hometown in Italy. Despite his tremendous successes, Mr. Sacramone came from humble beginnings. Born in Orsonga, a small town in Abruzzo, Italy, Mr. Sacramone came to the United States with his family in 1970. At the age of 14, Mr. Sacramone began his work in restaurants as a dishwasher in a popular Italian restaurant in Queens. Working long hours in the kitchen, he rose through the ranks and quickly became manager at Nino's Restaurant in Greenwich Village, where he learned the front of house aspect of the restaurant business. Throughout his career, Mr. Sacramone has received numerous accolades from the New York Times, Newsday and Timeout. Mr. Sacramone attributes much of his success to his team and loving family, especially his mother Tina who worked alongside him in the kitchen and taught him his respect and love for the art of cooking. Mr. Sacramone continues to be a pillar of his community by devoting his time and support to many local organizations, including Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens, United Civic Community Association, SHAREing and CAREing and L.I.C./Astoria Kiwanis Club. Mr. Sacramone also plans to travel to Italy to help the victims of the recent earthquake. Additionally, his generous, unending support and charity to the Holy Name Society of St. Francis of Assisi Church makes the ``Taste of Italy'' Scholarship fundraiser a tremendous success. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. Sacramone for his tremendous achievements and continued generosity, dedication and support to his community. ____________________ |