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"People Serving <br />People" <br /> <br /> CITY OF RIVERSIDE <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />tkiverside <br /> <br />Ali-America City <br /> <br />HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />DATE: March 9, 2004 <br /> <br />ITEM NO: 15 <br /> <br />SUBJECT: "CELEBRATING RIVERSIDE" FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: <br /> <br />Mrs. Zaharoula Alexiou is the successful business owner and founder of "George's Drive-in" <br />located in the Arlington business community. Zaharoula's late husband, Mr. George Alexiou passed <br />away in 1993. The family business has endured the test of time as it has witnessed business <br />development come and go over the years in the City of Riverside. I am proud to announce that the <br />Alexiou family celebrates its 30-year anniversary this year. <br /> <br />Zaharoula was born in Greece and has been a resident of Riverside since 1968. Zaharoula shared <br />the desire to own and operate a family business as she worked closely with her late husband since <br />the beginning of their first business in 1970, 'The Cactus." The loss of her business par[net has <br />enabled her to develop a toughness for the restaurant business. She continues to strive for <br />success and has managed to build a stronger business venture in which she can pass on to her two <br />sons, Anastasios and Dimitrios, who as of today work side by side along with their mother each and <br />every day. <br /> <br />Members of Zaharoula's family can best describe their mother as a quiet individual never seeking <br />the attention of others. On the other hand, her actions and genuine interest in the business <br />community as well as the patrons in which she serves on a daily basis speak louder than words are <br />able to express. Past and present customers return time and time again for the delectable delights <br />and old-time favorites available at George's drive-in eatery. <br /> <br />I am honored to recognize "George's Drive-in" and its proprietor. Zaharoula has demonstrated <br />the qualities of a true entrepreneur for over 30 years and Riverside pride in her business <br />establishment. Please join me in recognizing Mrs. Zaharoula Alexiou as the "Celebrating Riverside" <br />recipient for the month of March for excellence as a prosperous member of the Riverside business <br />community. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted: <br /> <br />Concurs with: <br /> <br />'N~nc~ E. ,Cart -- <br /> CitY Councilwoman - Ward 6 <br /> <br /> NEH/EA/Ijr <br /> h:\wdfiles\council reports\celebratingriverside ward 6 nh 3-9.04.doc <br /> <br />Ed Adkison <br />City Councilman - Ward 5 <br /> <br />15 <br /> <br /> <br />