[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 156 (Friday, September 10, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE OLYMPIC TAVERN IN ROCKFORD ON ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 10, 2021

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Olympic 
Tavern for its 75th anniversary of serving the Rockford area.
  Anthony Rotella founded The Olympic Tavern in 1945 when he returned 
from serving overseas in the U.S. Armed Forces. As a cook in the U.S. 
Marines, he figured he could use his knowledge and experience to open a 
restaurant, which has become a staple in the Rockford community for the 
last 75 years. Zak Rotello, Anthony's grandson, currently runs the 
restaurant and has maintained 95 percent of his pre-pandemic staff 
during the last year. Zak credits his father, Tom, his grandfather, 
Anthony, and their staff, for keeping the doors open for all these 
years, always providing great service and great food. I commend the 
Olympic Tavern and its team of management and staff, who commit every 
day to serve the public.
  It is because of strong community business leaders such as Zak 
Rotello of the Olympic Tavern that I am especially proud to serve 
Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to 
again formally congratulate the Olympic Tavern on its 75th Anniversary.