House concurrent resolution honoring Anthony P. Romeo on his 70th birthday
H.C.R. 52 is a ceremonial House concurrent resolution honoring Anthony P. Romeo of Rutland on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The resolution recounts his long career as the owner of Ted’s Pizza, a well-known Rutland restaurant, and highlights his role in preserving the business’s signature Italian-style menu while expanding its offerings. It also notes his community involvement through donations to veterans’ groups, schools, and sports teams, as well as his participation in local civic life.
The resolution recognizes Romeo’s public service and local leadership, including his work as Rutland City Ward Clerk of Elections in Ward 6, his service as a Rutland City Police Commissioner, and his membership on the Rutland County Agricultural Society board, which oversees the Vermont State Fair. It frames his retirement from the restaurant business and his 70th birthday as milestones worthy of legislative recognition, and directs the Secretary of State to send him a copy of the resolution.
This resolution does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely honorary and symbolic, using the Legislature’s concurrent resolution process to formally commend an individual for business success, charitable giving, and civic service. No statutes are amended and no regulated parties are affected beyond the public recognition itself.
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The text is written in a laudatory tone, emphasizing Romeo’s longevity in business, community generosity, and civic contributions. There is no recorded committee debate or vote history indicating opposition or controversy, and the measure appears to have been presented as a consensual tribute.
There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the resolution is honorary, it does not appear to raise policy disagreements, fiscal concerns, or legal issues. The only substantive content is the Legislature’s praise of Anthony P. Romeo’s career, family life, and service to Rutland and Vermont.