A senate RESOLUTION

TO recognize Al's Upstairs UPON THE OCCASION OF its closing, TO COMMEND the restaurant for its forty-four years of service, AND TO WISH the owner of Al's upstairs, Al Loftis, MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate wish to recognize and honor Al's Upstairs Restaurant upon the occasion of its closing after forty-four years in business; and

Whereas, Al's Upstairs was the place to dine for some of the best Italian food in Columbia, along with some of the best views of the Columbia skyline in the Midlands; and

Whereas, Al Loftis founded Al's Upstairs, and his leadership has grown the business into the success it has become over the years. His tireless work in the Columbia community and the greater Midlands area is greatly appreciated; and

Whereas, Mr. Loftis credits the success of the restaurant to the dedication and combined fifty-five years of experience of Clair Bouknight and Chef Mike Wright. Their commitment to excellence has been instrumental in shaping the restaurant into what it is today; and

Whereas, the leadership and dedication of Al's Upstairs' Management Team, including Chef Mike, Sous Chef Josh, and Assistant Managers Madison, Allison, and Tony, played a pivotal role in maintaining the high standards for which Al's is known; and

Whereas, the passion and dedication that the management and servers of Al's Upstairs has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina is greatly appreciated.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, hereby recognize Al's Upstairs upon the occasion of its closing, commend the restaurant for its forty-four years of dedicated service, and wish the owner of Al's Upstairs, Al Loftis, much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Al Loftis and the management team of Al's Upstairs.

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