[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1371]
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                          HONORING CHEF DURIO

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                        HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2014

  Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, as we approach the ninth anniversary of 
Hurricane Katrina, I rise to recognize the resilience demonstrated by 
many Louisianans in the years following that tragic event. While we are 
all familiar with the tragedy of this horrific event, I am reminded of 
the triumph of the people of New Orleans, who worked side by side to 
overcome the devastation and rebuild our great city. I remember all of 
us working to help our fellow New Orleanians, to feed the displaced and 
support our first responders.
  Today, I would like to recognize the contributions of Chef Durio. 
Chef Durio is a true hero. Not only did he not abandon New Orleans in 
her time of need, but doubled down on his efforts to help her get 
through this difficult time. At one point during the aftermath of the 
hurricane, he would spend days traveling from New Orleans to Biloxi, 
Houston, and Lafayette to prepare meals for first responders and those 
in need. There are not enough words to truly thank him for playing his 
part in this story.
  Louisiana Chef of the year for 2007, and a lifelong New Orleanian, 
Chef Durio started out as a barber. I am pleased and honored to know 
him and glad to introduce everyone in America to a true American hero.

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