Senate Resolution No. 2403

BY: Senator BROOKS

COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of the Imperial
Diner of Freeport, New York

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those individuals and businesses within our
midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life
therein; and

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals and businesses it wishes to recognize
for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society
and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic
humanity among us all; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the
50th Anniversary of the Imperial Diner of Freeport, New York, to be
celebrated with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, May 11, 2022;
and

WHEREAS, The Imperial Diner first opened its doors to the public on
March 15, 1972, by Kostaf Moustakas who worked 14-hour days to support
his family; later, his wife, Georgia joined the business, helping him to
make it cornerstone of the Freeport community, loved and enjoyed by
residents and visitors to the area alike; and

WHEREAS, Upon the death of Kostaf Moustakas in 1985, his children,
Billy who was 14-years-old, and his daughter, Lana, who was
13-years-old, began working with their mother; in 2003, the family
renovated the diner, and 10 years later, Georgia passed away; and

WHEREAS, Today, Billy Moustakas and Lana Manetto continue to run the
Imperial Diner together, providing the same excellent food, service and
atmosphere as their father and mother did for so long; and

WHEREAS, In 2015, Billy Moustakas and Lana Manetto purchased the
building next door allowing them to add parking and a curbside pick-up
service, thereby, establishing Georgia Square in honor of their beloved
mother; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Imperial Diner is in direct correlation
to the efforts of its dedicated owners, customers and friends, whose
involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive
commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the business and the community
it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
commends the Imperial Diner for its excellence and for its commitment
and contributions to the community it has so ably served for the past 50
years; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Imperial Diner of Freeport, New
York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Billy Moustakas and Lana Manetto, Owners, Imperial Diner.