Resolution 260250

..Title Honoring and recognizing March 24, 2026, as National Cheesesteak Day in the City of Philadelphia. ..Body WHEREAS, National Cheesesteak Day is observed annually on March 24th in celebration of one of America's most iconic sandwiches; and WHEREAS, The cheesesteak is inseparable from the identity, culture, and culinary legacy of the City of Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, According to Visit Philadelphia, the cheesesteak originated in Philadelphia in 1930, when South Philadelphia hot dog vendor Pat Olivieri first prepared the sandwich that would become a defining food of this City; and WHEREAS, Institutions like Cleavers Philadelphia, Del Rossi's Cheesesteak & Pizza CO., Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop, Larry's Steaks, Max's Famous Steaks, and Taste Cheesesteak Bar, as well as the countless small mom-and-pop delis serve as both some of the finest culinary experiences the City has to offer and invaluable fixtures of their communities; and WHEREAS, Over generations, the cheesesteak has grown from a neighborhood staple into an internationally recognized symbol of Philadelphia, drawing residents and visitors alike to local eateries across the City; and WHEREAS, Philadelphia's cheesesteak tradition reflects the City's working-class roots, neighborhood pride, culinary creativity, and enduring role as one of America's great food capitals; and WHEREAS, Cheesesteak shops across Philadelphia contribute to the City's economy, tourism, and cultural life while sustaining one of its most beloved traditions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Hereby honors and recognizes March 24, 2026, as National Cheesesteak Day in the City of Philadelphia. ..End