LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Michael Anthony Speranza upon the occa-
sion of his designation as Chef of the Year by the American Culinary
Federation Professional Chefs/Cooks Association of Rochester Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Michael Anthony Speranza upon the occasion of his designation as Chef of
the Year by the American Culinary Federation Professional Chefs/Cooks
Association of Rochester Inc., on Sunday, September 18, 2011; and
WHEREAS, This special event has been a tradition for 33 years with
strict selection criteria used for nominations of Executive Chefs; this
year's winner of this illustrious title is Victor resident, Michael
Speranza; and
WHEREAS, The Rochester Chapter of the American Culinary Federation was
founded in 1962 to bring together culinary professionals, educators,
culinary students and food purveyors; it has a long history of being
involved and giving back to its community; and
WHEREAS, Chef Speranza has mastered his craft through his education at
Johnson and Wales University and his career experiences; these partic-
ular restaurant experiences include such positions as Line Cook, Pastry
Chef, and Director of Food and Beverage, as well as Executive Chef; and
WHEREAS, Chef Speranza demonstrates giving back through his involve-
ment with First Lady Michelle Obama's USDA initiative, Chefs Move to
Schools, a program aimed at teaching kids how to eat better in order to
end childhood obesity within a generation; and
WHEREAS, Michael Speranza was one of 58 chefs sent by the American
Culinary Federation and one of 500 overall who attended the program's
launch at the White House in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Chef Speranza has adopted his local Victor Central Schools,
which serves 3,700 students in upstate New York; this particular effort
has brought school nutrition to the forefront of the school system's
administration, principals and food service staff; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Chef Speranza is also bringing the significance
of nutrition into homes by working with local parents and children to
prepare and taste foods harvested from the school garden; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Shannon and their
children, Meredith, Chloe, and Max all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Michael Anthony Speranza upon the occasion of his designation as
Chef of the Year by the American Culinary Federation Professional
Chefs/Cooks Association of Rochester Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chef Michael Anthony Speranza.