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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 147
BY REPRESENTATIVE FRANKLIN
A RESOLUTION
To commend George Williams, also known as the Flambé King of Southwest Louisiana.
WHEREAS, George Williams, also known as the Flambé King of Southwest
Louisiana, is worthy of commendation for his indefatigable commitment to both his
Southwest Louisiana community and the Cajun culinary traditions that help shape it; and
WHEREAS, though George Williams grew up in Florida, he was introduced to Cajun
cooking early in life when his father, Artie Williams, brought home bottles of Tabasco and
other Cajun seasonings from his frequent business trips to Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the Williams family eventually relocated to Southwest Louisiana and
George was able to explore his passion for Cajun recipes by cooking on a regular basis for
his family and for church events; and
WHEREAS, originally hired as a janitor for the Lake Charles Country Club, George
Williams stayed after hours to help in the club's kitchen in order to learn more about
professional cooking; through hard work and his unyielding passion for Louisiana culinary
traditions, he was eventually promoted to manager of the dining room and flambé chef; and
WHEREAS, flambé became his culinary signature and George Williams developed
a complete repertoire of flambé recipes for every course of a meal, including salads and
desserts; and
WHEREAS, in 1990, one of his flambé recipes won an American Culinary
Federation competition in Lake Charles, after which George Williams adopted the moniker
of "Flambé King"; and
WHEREAS, he continues to pursue his passion for Louisiana cooking while sharing
his inspirational success story with others; he actively ministers and motivates others to
realize their unique gifts and talents in order to share them with their community; he works
to instill a sense of pride in hard work, friendship, and self-respect in others; and ENROLLEDHR NO. 147
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WHEREAS, George Williams has brought his message of inspiration and
determination to others through helping organize anti-drug and alcohol programs in the Lake
Charles community; and
WHEREAS, his unflagging commitment to his fellow citizens and his community
earned him the 1991 Louisiana Governor's Award.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend George Williams, also known as the Flambé
King of Southwest Louisiana, for his inspirational story of hard work, perseverance, and
triumph; his dedication to his fellow citizens and the improvement of his community; and
his devotion to Louisiana culinary traditions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to George Williams.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES