LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kathryn Eurich upon the occasion of her
designation as the 2015 National Student Chef of the Year by the Ameri-
can Culinary Federation, Inc.

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
Kathryn Eurich upon the occasion of her designation as the 2015 National
Student Chef of the Year by the American Culinary Federation, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, The American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF), a professional
organization for chefs and cooks, was founded in 1929 in New York City
by three chefs' organizations: the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique,
the Vatel Club and the Chefs de Cuisine Association of America; since
its inception, this vital organization has promoted the professional
image of American chefs worldwide through education of culinarians at
all levels; and
WHEREAS, The Student Chef of the Year Award was established in 1987,
by the late Baron Galand, CEC, AAC, HOF, to help student members estab-
lish their position within the ACF; and
WHEREAS, Kathryn Eurich, affectionately known as Katie, is the first
State University of New York (SUNY) Delhi student to win this presti-
gious honor; as a child, she fostered her love for cooking by helping
her mother prepare meals in their kitchen; and
WHEREAS, A senior in SUNY Delhi's Culinary Arts Management bachelor's
degree program, Kathryn Eurich edged out three other national compet-
itors at Cook. Craft. Create. at the ACF National Convention and Show
held in Orlando, Florida, from July 30-August 3, 2015, to win the title;
and
WHEREAS, This remarkable young woman earned her trip to the national
competition by winning the ACF Northeast competition at Erie Community
College in January of 2015; and
WHEREAS, Kathryn Eurich's award-winning recipe was a Mahgreb Duck
Trio, which consisted of pan-seared duck breast with a Moroccan-inspired
braise, petite duck roulade, buttery potato cup, red pepper harissa
cloud, orange carrot puree and Mediterranean vegetables; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her profession, Kathryn Eurich finds great joy
in using her winning expertise to help other budding chefs prepare for
competitions; she also serves as a teacher's assistant for the culinary
competition class and works as a line cook at Landmark Inn, Warwick, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Kathryn Eurich is an active member of the campus'
Culinary Club and holds the title of Captain of the school's culinary
hot-food team; she is also a participant of ACF Chefs and Cooks of the
Catskill Mountains; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being named the 2015 Student Chef of the Year,
Kathryn Eurich was the recipient of both a Gold and Bronze Medal in
2014, at ACF-sanctioned competitions; and
WHEREAS, The culinary talent displayed by Kathryn Eurich is due in
great part to the efforts of her Head Coach, Victor Sommo; Brianne
Slocum, and Sean Pehrsson, skilled and inspirational tutors, respected
for their ability to develop potential into excellence; 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 Kathryn Eurich upon the occasion of her designation as the 2015
National Student Chef of the Year by the American Culinary Federation,
Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chef Kathryn Eurich.