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CER 26-0182

A. Litteri Inc. 100th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2026

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Brooke Pinto

The resolution recognizes A. Litteri Inc. for its 100-year contribution to DC, highlighting its role as a historic Italian American business and community hub.

Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0177
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Bill Summary · CER 26-0182

Overview

  • Type: Ceremonial Resolution
  • Jurisdiction: District of Columbia (Washington, DC)
  • Bill Number: CER 26-0182
  • Session: 26
  • Title: A. Litteri Inc. 100th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2026
  • Introduced by: Councilmember Brooke Pinto (with Councilmember Wendell Felder listed as sponsor and other co-sponsors: Trayon White, Zachary Parker)
  • Status: Retained by the Council (as of 2026-06-30)
  • Effective date: Upon first publication in the DC Register

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution recognizes and honors A. Litteri Inc. for reaching its 100th anniversary in 2026.
  • It acknowledges the store’s long-standing contribution to the District of Columbia, particularly its role in providing authentic Italian food and beverage products.
  • The resolution highlights the store’s origins, evolution, community presence, and cultural significance to Italian Americans and to the broader DC community.

Key Provisions

  • Sec. 1: Names and formal citation
    • Establishes the official citation: "A. Litteri Inc. 100 Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2026."
  • Sec. 2: Recognition and commendation
    • The Council recognizes and commends A. Litteri Inc. for outstanding service to DC and its neighborhood, noting lasting contributions to the community.
  • Sec. 3: Effective date
    • The resolution takes effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the DC Register.
  • Sec. 4 (implicit in text): Administrative and ceremonial nature
    • As a ceremonial resolution, it acknowledges achievements without imposing legal or regulatory changes.

Background on A. Litteri Inc.

  • Founded in 1926 by Antonio Litteri, an immigrant from Sicily and World War I veteran.
  • Early locations included 6th and G Streets NW (now Ward 2) and 5th and K Street NE before settling at 517 Morse Street, NE (Ward 5) in 1932.
  • Noted as the oldest remaining business in DC’s Union Market wholesaler district, serving the city with Italian products since 1931.
  • Recognitions and leadership history:
    • Won the 2017 Leccio d'Oro Award for Best Wine Shop from the Consorzio del vino Brunello di Montalcino.
    • Leadership transitioned through generations: Antonio’s nephew Christopher Litteri DeFrancisci (1960s–1980s), then sons Chris and Mike DeFrancisci, and most recently Max Evans (since 2020).
  • The store is described as a community hub with a lively, communal atmosphere and long-standing customer relationships (including some patrons who have shopped there for decades).

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: A. Litteri Inc. (recognition by the DC Council).
  • Secondary: District residents and visitors who benefit from the store’s products, heritage, and role as a cultural and community gathering point.
  • The broader DC community and Italian American heritage within DC are also acknowledged as beneficiaries of the store’s long-standing business presence.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • The bill is ceremonial and does not create new laws or regulatory obligations.
  • Introduction and sponsor: Introduced by Councilmember Brooke Pinto; co-sponsors include Councilmembers Wendell Felder, Trayon White, and Zachary Parker.
  • Action history:
    • Introduced on 2026-06-25.
    • Retained by the Council on 2026-06-30.
  • Effective date: Immediate upon publication in the DC Register.

Significance

  • Serves to publicly commemorate a century-old neighborhood institution.
  • Highlights DC’s diverse cultural history and the role of immigrant-founded businesses in local economic and social life.
  • Provides formal recognition that can be cited by the business in its own public relations and community storytelling.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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