A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE OUTSTANDING MEMBERS OF THE ANDERSON DISTRICT ONE AND DISTRICT TWO CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER CULINARY TEAM AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 21ST ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA PROSTART INVITATIONAL TITLE.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to learn that the culinary team from the Anderson District One and District Two Career and Technology Center (ACTC) took first place in the 21st Annual South Carolina ProStart Invitational Culinary Competition; and

 

Whereas, ProStart is a two-year, industry-backed culinary arts and restaurant management program for high school students. Sponsored by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation, it reaches over sixty-five schools and four thousand students in the Palmetto State; and

 

Whereas, students learn skills in a hands-on setting that will help them establish successful careers in the hospitality industry.  The students also have the opportunity to compete in state and national events.  The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association organizes an annual competition for students to showcase their skills; and

 

Whereas, this year marked the 21st Annual South Carolina ProStart Invitational.  Students from across the State vied in the culinary arts and restaurant management competitions, and the winning team from each competition will travel to Baltimore, Maryland, for the National ProStart Student Invitational in May. The Culinary Competition requires students to demonstrate knife skills incorporated into cooking a three-course meal in sixty minutes with only two butane burners, two eight-foot tables, and no electricity or running water; and

 

Whereas, this year, students from ACTC organized a team in September and began planning a menu for the South Carolina ProStart Invitational. The team included seniors Elizabeth Page and Ben Graham and junior Jacob Williamson from Powdersville High School and junior Kolbie Stephens from Wren High School; and

 

Whereas, through months of hard work, their efforts were successful. The team placed first and earned the privilege of representing South Carolina at the National ProStart Student Invitational to be held in May; and

 

Whereas, over the years, ACTC students have proven their skills time and time again.  This year marked the eighth consecutive win for ACTC culinary teams, and ACTC has had twelve total wins in the last thirteen competitions, all under the guidance of the culinary arts instructor Chris Moree; and

 

Whereas, at the national competition, ACTC teams have placed in the top five at the National ProStart Student Invitational every year since 2015, reaching as high as second place; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly appreciates the pride and recognition that the ACTC culinary team members have brought to their school and their community and looks forward to following their continued achievements in the days ahead. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and honor the outstanding members of the Anderson District One and District Two Career and Technology Center culinary team and congratulate them for winning the 21st Annual South Carolina ProStart Invitational title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Instructor Chris Moree.

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