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To recognize, celebrate and congratulate Tommy’s Diner on 30 years of serving the Columbus community in Franklinton
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WHEREAS, Tommy’s Diner, located at 914 West Broad Street, opened in 1989 after Tommy Pappas and his wife Kathy Pappas invested their time, money and might into an aging restaurant in the Franklinton neighborhood with great potential; and
WHEREAS, Tommy’s Diner is a family affair, with Kathy in the kitchen, Michael Pappas on the line, Louie Pappas working on catering, and Tommy greeting guests and bonding with customers at the cashier; and
WHEREAS, Tommy’s Diner has become a highly respected dining institution that has organically become common ground for all walks of life without regard to race, political affiliation, age, socioeconomic status or occupation; and
WHEREAS, this Columbus landmark has been recognized in The New York Times, and has won various awards such as “Best Breakfast” by AOL City Search multiple times and “Best Business Lunch” by the Columbus Dispatch in 2007. In addition, Tommy’s Diner is recognized by residents as a place to eat good food and commune with family and friends; and
WHEREAS, the city of Columbus is proud to have Tommy’s Diner here for residents and visitors to grab a bite to eat, and make a new friend in Tommy Pappas. 30 years down, and many more to go; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize, celebrate and congratulate Tommy’s Diner on 30 years of serving the Columbus community in Franklinton.