3.2 Proclamation Cozy InnProclamation
Cozy Inn
Whereas, the Cozy Inn was established in 1922 and is celebrating 100 Years of continued
operation at its location of 108 N. 7th Street Salina, Kansas;
Whereas, the Cozy Inn founder Bob Kinkel began frying his onion -laden, coin -sized burgers at
108 N. 7th Street;
Whereas, upon Bob Kinkel's passing in 1960, Cozy Inn was owned and operated by his wife
Katherine and her husband Richard Pickering. Upon their passing in 1997, it was operated by
Max Holthaus, Gregg Boyle, and Monte Shadwick until 2007. Since 2007, Steve and Kris Howard,
the current owners and operators have continued the strong tradition of owning and operating the
Cozy Inn;
Whereas, the Cozy Inn survived and thrived through the depression of the 30's, local impact of
WWII of the 40's and the advent of the fast food market that has been part of the American way
of life for the past 60 years;
Whereas, the Cozy Inn has received the honor of recognition as one of the 8 wonders of Kansas
Cuisine;
Whereas, the Cozy Inn is known nationally as one of the last remaining six -stool diners in America;
Whereas, the Cozy Inn has been featured on the Travel Channel's 101 Tastiest Places to Chow
Down" and as one of "America's Top Ten Hamburgers';
Whereas, the Cozy Inn was picked by USA Today as "Best Burger Joint in Kansas" and has
received the Diamond Award from AAA;
Now, therefore I, Trent W. Davis, M.D., Mayor, do hereby proclaim the month of March 2022 as
Cozy Inn Month
and encourage all citizens to support a nationally recognized local institution, which has been a
fixture of downtown Salina for 100 years. We wish continued success to current and future
caretakers of a local landmark.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Salina,
Kansas, to be affixed this 7th day of March, 2022.
Trent W. Davis, M.D , Mayor