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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 147
BY REPRESENTATIVE FRANKLIN
COMMENDATIONS: Commends George Williams, also known as the Flambé King of
Southwest Louisiana
A RESOLUTION1
To commend George Williams, also known as the Flambé King of Southwest Louisiana.2
WHEREAS, George Williams, also known as the Flambé King of Southwest3
Louisiana, is worthy of commendation for his indefatigable commitment to both his4
Southwest Louisiana community and the Cajun culinary traditions that help shape it; and5
WHEREAS, though George Williams grew up in Florida, he was introduced to Cajun6
cooking early in life when his father, Artie Williams, brought home bottles of Tabasco and7
other Cajun seasonings from his frequent business trips to Louisiana; and8
WHEREAS, the Williams family eventually relocated to Southwest Louisiana and9
George was able to explore his passion for Cajun recipes by cooking on a regular basis for10
his family and for church events; and11
WHEREAS, originally hired as a janitor for the Lake Charles Country Club, George12
Williams stayed after hours to help in the club's kitchen in order to learn more about13
professional cooking; through hard work and his unyielding passion for Louisiana culinary14
traditions, he was eventually promoted to manager of the dining room and flambé chef; and15
WHEREAS, flambé became his culinary signature and George Williams developed16
a complete repertoire of flambé recipes for every course of a meal, including salads and17
desserts; and18
WHEREAS, in 1990, one of his flambé recipes won an American Culinary19
Federation competition in Lake Charles, after which George Williams adopted the moniker20
of "Flambé King"; and21 HLS 14RS-5150 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, he continues to pursue his passion for Louisiana cooking while sharing1
his inspirational success story with others; he actively ministers and motivates others to2
realize their unique gifts and talents in order to share them with their community; he works3
to instill a sense of pride in hard work, friendship, and self-respect in others; and4
WHEREAS, George Williams has brought his message of inspiration and5
determination to others through helping organize anti-drug and alcohol programs in the Lake6
Charles community; and7
WHEREAS, his unflagging commitment to his fellow citizens and his community8
earned him the 1991 Louisiana Governor's Award.9
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the10
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend George Williams, also known as the Flambé11
King of Southwest Louisiana, for his inspirational story of hard work, perseverance, and12
triumph; his dedication to his fellow citizens and the improvement of his community; and13
his devotion to Louisiana culinary traditions.14
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted15
to George Williams.16
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
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Commends George Williams, also known as the Flambé King of Southwest Louisiana.