Senate Resolution No. 377

BY: Senator GALLIVAN

HONORING Morluski's Polish & Italian Cuisine upon
the occasion of its designation as recipient of the
Small Business of the Year Award by the Clarence
Chamber of Commerce on March 20, 2025

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those distinguished businesses which devote their work and
purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the
citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Morluski's Polish & Italian Cuisine upon the occasion of its designation
as recipient of the Small Business of the Year Award by the Clarence
Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at its 52nd Annual Awards Gala at
Samuel's Grande Manor in Williamsville, New York, on Thursday, March 20,
2025; and

WHEREAS, Morluski's Polish & Italian Cuisine is receiving this
prestigious award for its steadfast and unremitting commitment to the
beloved community of Clarence; and

WHEREAS, Polish owner of Morluski's, Jeannine Morlacci, opened the
establishment in 2017 in Clarence, New York; in 2020, the opportunity to
transform a vacant 150-year-old church into a restaurant where both
Polish and Italian authentic dishes are served, unlike any other
restaurant in the country, presented itself; and

WHEREAS, Morluski's Polish & Italian Cuisine is a family-owned
business with its roots in Kaisertown, a Buffalo neighborhood; Jeannine
Morlacci's Italian father-in-law, Domenico Morlacci, first arrived in
the predominantly Polish neighborhood and started his own business;
paying homage to her father-in-law, the name Morluski's is a combination
of both Italian and Polish heritages; and

WHEREAS, With husband, Domenic, and two sons, Brandon and Randy by
her side, Jeannine Morlacci has experienced much success with Morluski's
Polish & Italian Cuisine; and

WHEREAS, In 2021, the General Pulaski Association presented
Morluski's Polish & Italian Cuisine with the Polish American Business
Owner of the Year Award; for three consecutive years, from 2021-2023,
the Taste of Clarence festival bestowed the Silver Spoon Award upon the
popular and successful restaurant; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Morluski's Polish & Italian Cuisine
has been committed to quality food and exceptional customer service; its
unique flamingo dÚcor, stained glass windows, authentic church interior,
outdoor patio, cozy fireplace, and music bring joy, happiness, and
blessings to its patrons who will enjoy the delicious cuisine and
family-friendly atmosphere for years to come; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their communities and have shown
a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Morluski's Polish & Italian Cuisine upon the occasion of its
designation as recipient of the Small Business of the Year Award by the
Clarence Chamber of Commerce; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Morluski's Polish & Italian Cuisine.