Honor Young Chef Carly Yezzo

Senate Resolution No. 2397 BY: Senator METZGER CONGRATULATING Carly Yezzo upon the occasion of representing the United States of America in the International Chaine Des Rotisseurs Young Chef Competition WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives of service to their community and their profession; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Carly Yezzo upon the occasion of representing the United States of America in the International Chaine Des Rotisseurs Young Chef Competition to be held in 2020; and WHEREAS, Carly Yezzo, a senior at SUNY Delhi in Delhi, New York, successfully qualified for the prestigious Chaine Des Rotisseurs Young Chef Competition in June of 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young chef warranted high praise when she won the Best Dessert Trophy, the only award presented for an individual dish in the competition; and WHEREAS, For her award-winning dessert, Carly Yezzo prepared a pistachio cake with lime semifreddo, maple caramel sauce, and fresh fruit to the enjoyment of the judges; and WHEREAS, Due to her success in the national competition, Carly Yezzo will represent the United States of America at the Chaine Des Rotisseurs, which is the world's oldest international gastronomic society; the young chef competition promotes the culinary expertise of young chefs under the age of 27; and WHEREAS, At age 21, Carly Yezzo was one of the youngest competitors in nationals this year, further showing her dedication and drive; and WHEREAS, Such high accomplishments are not unheard-of for the SUNY Delhi culinary arts program; in the last decade students have won more than 500 individual and team medals, including multiple American Culinary Federation state, regional, and national titles; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend individuals of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commitment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting as role models of leadership to be emulated by both peers and young people; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Carly Yezzo upon the occasion of representing the United States of America in the International Chaine Des Rotisseurs Young Chef Competition, and wishing her the best of luck; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Carly Yezzo.