Senate Resolution No. 1777

BY: Senator COMRIE

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
July 2026, as Culinary Arts Month in the State of
New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official months that are set aside to recognize the professional cooks
and chefs who bring innovative cuisine from their kitchens to our tables
every day; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2026, as Culinary Arts Month in
the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National
Culinary Arts Month; and

WHEREAS, National Culinary Arts Month has been observed since at
least 2002; culinary arts, in which culinary means "related to cooking",
are the cuisine arts of food preparation, cooking, and presentation of
food, usually in the form of meals; and

WHEREAS, Around the country, culinary schools, restaurants, and
kitchens will be honoring chefs for their inventive recipes and creative
dishes; the month-long celebration spotlights the best in the industry,
the latest trends and what is exciting in the culinary world; and

WHEREAS, From delicate pastries to the freshest seafood dishes and
spice combinations, chefs and cooks hone their skills daily to stay on
the edge of culinary perfection; and

WHEREAS, Events which celebrate the culinary arts and the
professionals who create and inspire them should be recognized by all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2026, as Culinary
Arts Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance
of National Culinary Arts Month; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.