LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the SUNY Delhi Culinary Hot Food Team
upon the occasion of earning a gold medal and winning the American Culi-
nary Federation Student Team National Championship

WHEREAS, The arts, in whatever form depicted, are central to human
expression; they are truly a universal language and their contribution
to the development of friendship and understanding among all peoples
cannot be underestimated; and
WHEREAS, Culinary competition enhances the moral and creative develop-
ment of the young people of this State, preparing them for the future by
instilling in them the value of teamwork, imparting a desire for success
and developing a sense of artistic and creative expression; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
SUNY Delhi Culinary Hot Food Team upon the occasion of earning a gold
medal and winning the American Culinary Federation Student Team National
Championship; and
WHEREAS, This extraordinary team was recognized for its outstanding
accomplishment by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at its annual
awards dinner at Hanah Country Resort in Margaretville, New York, on
Thursday, October 14, 2010; and
WHEREAS, On August 3, 2010, the SUNY Delhi Culinary Hot Food Team
competed at the American Culinary Federation's Student Team National
Championship in Anaheim, California; the culinary teams were challenged
to prepare 24 portions of a four-course signature menu in three hours
and 25 minutes, followed by an 80 minute allotment to plate and serve
their menu; and
WHEREAS, The SUNY Delhi Team scored 37.10 out of 40 points, winning
the Student Team National Championship; they scored a full 1.90 points
more than the second place team, taking the largest margin of victory in
the history of the event; the SUNY Delhi students are the first college
team from New York State to ever win this National Championship; and
WHEREAS, The culinary talent displayed by this team is due in great
part to the efforts of the teams' coaches, Victor Sommo and James Margi-
otta, the culinary arts program director and team manager, Tom Recinel-
la, and team helpers Katherine McGeary and Krystal Santiago, all of whom
are skilled and inspirational tutors, respected for their ability to
develop potential into excellence; and
WHEREAS, After much dedication and preparation the students of the
SUNY Delhi Culinary Hot Food Team have demonstrated exceptional culinary
talent and hard work that has led to National recognition; the team
members have proven themselves to be an unbeatable combination of
talents, reflecting favorably on their school; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the SUNY Delhi Culinary Hot Food Team; its members: Sarah Thur-
good, Kenny Liranzo, Joe Michaud, Julie Hernandez, and Chase Devine; and
Coaches, Victor Summo and James Margiotta on earning a gold medal and
winning the American Culinary Federation Student Team National Champion-
ship; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the aforementioned members and coaches of the SUNY Delhi
Culinary Hot Food Team.