HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 - Presentation - Newport Rib Company - Proclamation/Photos`G{ fE1", the vrsini family has lived in Costa -Mesa and Newport Beach since 1966; and
4,HEREA5, Fran, the family patriarch, operated the Surfer0am6urgerstandat 22ndStreet and Oceanfront
from 1966 -1977, Patio Cafe at 19th and Balboa Boulevard from 1978-1982 and Newport Rib Company
since 1984. Frans daughterandson-in-law, Laura andlerryWarroquin, currently operate 22ndStreet 1T zza
andPipeline SnackShop at the Pier, and
`GV.HM", while Fran instilled a strong work ethic in all of his children, his wife, Karen, instilled the
importance ofgiving 6ackto the community; and
IMAtEAS, Newport 12ib Company's 20th anniversary andevery S years since, the restaurant donates 20%
of all dine in and carry out 6usiness for 20 days to charity. This fundraiser has raised over $161, 000 for local
charities; and
UNSEAS, nearly every local charity silent auction contains a gift certificateftom Newport Rib Company,
many sports banquets are catered by Newport Rib Company, and a whole lot of local kids get their first job
working for Newport Rib Company; and
` MPff,AS, Newport 12ib Company pivoted in 2020 to neighborhood deliveries throughout the Newport
Beach / Costa -Mesa area, which allowed them to keep all of their staff employed and still earning tips; and
` M4tEAS, Newport 12ib Company is celebrating 40 years in business this month.
NOG{, gMgtEFOU, I, WillO'Neill, Mayor of the City of Neuport Beach, on behalf of the entire Newport
Beach City Council, do hereby recognize and cele6rate
for its 40 years of excellent food, service, and community stewardship.
I9V U4ZVTjS TM96EOT, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Newport Beach
to be affixed this 221 d day of October, 2024.
WillO'Neill
911ayor