[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                      CELEBRATING THE OLD CANTEEN

  (Mr. MAGAZINER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MAGAZINER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the legacy of 
a Rhode Island institution, Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen.
  For nearly 75 years, the Old Canteen wasn't just any old restaurant. 
It was a gathering place where families came together, friendships were 
formed, and traditions were passed down over some of the best Italian 
food in the country.
  Located in the historic Federal Hill neighborhood in Providence, the 
Old Canteen and its iconic neon sign became a symbol of Rhode Island's 
proud Italian community.
  At the heart of it all was the Marzilli family, led by Joe and then 
his son Sal, who can now enjoy a well-earned retirement. Like so many 
entrepreneurs across Rhode Island, Madam Speaker, the Marzillis showed 
us that when you pour your heart into your work, you can build 
something incredible.
  The Old Canteen may have closed its doors, but its legacy will never 
fade.
  To the Marzilli family and to all the wait staff, chefs, and regulars 
who made the Old Canteen such a special place, I thank you for an 
incredible 75 years.

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