[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2075]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNITION OF CAROL WALTER

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to praise an extraordinary 
woman, Ms. Carole Walter. Ms. Walter's talent and love for culinary 
arts have translated into several best selling and highly regarded 
books, as well as accolades.
  Her background goes beyond cooking. Over the years, she has 
established herself as a respected and highly-regarded cookbook author, 
baker, baking instructor, chocolatier and consultant. Ms. Walter's most 
recent published cookbook, Great Cookies, won the IACP award in the 
category of Best Baking. In addition, her book, Great Pies and Tarts, 
was a finalist in the Julia Child Cookbook Awards, and Great Cakes 
earned Ms. Walter a James Beard Foundation Award.
  Throughout her 20-year career, Ms. Walter has exhibited incredible 
commitment to the culinary arts. Currently, she serves as a trustee of 
the New York Association of Culinary Professionals and a Certified 
Culinary Professional in the International Association of Culinary 
Professionals. In addition, she has chosen to share her enthusiasm for 
baking by establishing the Scholarship Fund for the NYACP. Mr. Frank 
Garofolo, President of NYACP has said of Carole, ``(She) is a dedicated 
culinary professional who works tirelessly to promote the culinary 
arts. Her dedication to helping provide opportunities for young people 
to enter the profession is boundless.'' It comes as no surprise that 
Sickles Market has named Ms. Walter as the first Honoree for their 2004 
Wine and Cheese Fundraiser and Apple Baking Contest.
  Once again, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Ms. 
Walter on an accomplished career and for the instrumental role she has 
played in the culinary arts. She is truly deserving of the 
acknowledgment from Sickles Market.

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