Matter SCC-129191

Adopt Commendation for Original Joe's on the occasion of its 70th anniversary and for its role as a civic local institution and community gathering place for all events from regular Sunday dinners to joyful celebrations for multiple generations of families and individuals in San Jose, Santa Clara County, and throughout the region. (Duong)

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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The document is a commendation for Original Joe's on the occasion of its 70th anniversary, highlighting its role as a civic local institution and community gathering place in San Jose, Santa Clara County. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors from Supervisor Betty Duong.

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Commendation for Original Joe's
70th anniversary celebration
Role as a civic local institution
Community gathering place for events
Addressed to the Board of Supervisors

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 129191 DATE: May 19, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Commendation for Original Joe's RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Original Joe's on the occasion of its 70th anniversary and for its role as a civic local institution and community gathering place for all events from regular Sunday dinners to joyful celebrations for multiple generations of families and individuals in San Jose, Santa Clara County, and throughout the region. (Duong) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1

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Commendation for Original Joe's

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The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara recognizes and commends Original Joe’s on its 70th anniversary for its commitment to traditional Italian American cuisine and its role as a civic institution in San José. The restaurant, opened on May 24, 1956, has been a popular destination for locals and celebrities alike, including President George H.W. Bush. Co-owners Matt and Brad Rocca continue the family-owned tradition.

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Original Joe's is recognized for serving high-quality Italian American cuisine.
The restaurant has been a focal point in Downtown San José since its opening.
It became popular enough that diners refused to leave during a fire in 1972.
Celebrities, including President George H.W. Bush, have frequented Original Joe's.
Co-owners Matt and Brad Rocca maintain the family-owned tradition.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 27DE7858-1517-4630-87E4-FAAD93A794D9 WHEREAS, the owners of Original Joe’s were committed to serving the highest quality and most traditional Italian American cuisine. As part of that commitment, they had fresh French bread delivered from San Francisco by Greyhound bus every day for their first two years of operation; WHEREAS, Original Joe’s almost immediately became a focal point in Downtown San José and was so popular that during a 1972 fire on the fifth floor of the building at 301 South First Street, diners refused to leave their lunches unless and until the fire reached the second floor immediately above the restaurant; WHEREAS, Original Joe’s has been a San José destination for celebrities and prominent figures for decades, including President George H.W. Bush, who called it his favorite restaurant in San José and knew its location so well that he once gave the Secret Service directions on how to get there; and WHEREAS, co-owners Matt and Brad Rocca continue the tradition of operating Original Joe’s as a family-owned restaurant committed to serving classic Italian American cuisine to both residents and visitors in Downtown San José. NOW, THEREFORE, BE...