[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

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                        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.

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