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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 138
BY REPRESENTATIVES HUTTER, BARROW, CHAMPAGNE, DOERGE, HILL,
ROSALIND JONES, KATZ, LANDRY, NORTON, JANE SMITH, PATRICIA
SMITH, ST. GERMAIN, STIAES, AND THIERRY AND SENATORS BROOME,
CHEEK, DORSEY, DUPLESSIS, JACKSON, MOUNT, PETERSON, AND
QUINN
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend Chef Elizabeth Dickson upon her receipt of a 2010 Women of Excellence
Award from the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Chef Elizabeth Dickson upon her receipt
of a 2010 Women of Excellence Award from the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus
Foundation and to recognize her vital contributions to the citizens of Louisiana as an active
and dedicated community servant; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Dickson, CPEC, CCI, is the chef and longtime program
director for the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute-accredited culinary arts
program at Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC); and
WHEREAS, for more than twenty years before arriving at BPCC, Chef Dickson
worked in the food service industry as an executive pastry chef and personal chef; and
WHEREAS, Chef Dickson has been named Chef of the Year twice and has served
as an outstanding contributing member, treasurer, and president of the North Louisiana
American Culinary Federation chapter; she is also very active in the Red Cross Culinary
Classic, having served as judging chair for seven years; and
WHEREAS, Chef Dickson is a past president and lifetime member of the
International Cake Exploration Societé, frequently judges sugar art shows around the
country, has been a featured judge on the Food Network for the Oklahoma Sugar Art Show,
and has competed in several Culinary Classics and Sugar Art Shows and won many awards;
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WHEREAS, under Chef Dickson's leadership, the BPCC Culinary Program has
thrived and grown tremendously. Chef Dickson is also an ambassador for BPCC to the
public through her program's buffets and catering services; and
WHEREAS, Chef Dickson works to continue gaining knowledge by participating in
various national and international classes and competitions; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation created the
Women of Excellence Awards to recognize and honor extraordinary women of excellence
across the state for their outstanding achievements and contributions; and
WHEREAS, recipients of the Women of Excellence Awards exhibit characteristics
of integrity and professionalism, personify excellence in their area of specialty, and are
committed to community service to better society as a whole; and
WHEREAS, this year, there were seven categories for the Women of Excellence
Awards: Business, Culinary Arts, Education, Law and Justice, Volunteerism and Civic
Involvement, Young High School Woman of Excellence, and Young Woman of Excellence;
and
WHEREAS, the recipients of the 2010 Women of Excellence Awards are being
recognized at the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation's Women of
Excellence Awards Gala on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, in Baton Rouge; and
WHEREAS, Chef Dickson received a 2010 Women of Excellence Award in the
category of Culinary Arts; and
WHEREAS, Chef Elizabeth Dickson merits a sincere and heartfelt measure of
commendation for her dedication to excellence and her outstanding accomplishments.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Chef Elizabeth Dickson upon her receipt of a 2010 Women of Excellence Award
from the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation, does hereby recognize and
record for posterity her singular contributions to the citizens of Louisiana as an active and
dedicated community servant, and does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the
tremendous honor and pride that she brings to her family, friends, and community, Bossier
Parish Community College, and the state of Louisiana. ENROLLEDHCR NO. 138
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Chef Elizabeth Dickson.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE