[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1807]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF BLAISE ALAN DENTE FOR RECEIVING THE UNICO MAN OF THE 
                          YEAR AWARD FOR 2014

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 11, 2014

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Blaise Alan 
Dente for being awarded UNICO's ``Man of the Year'' Award for 2014. Mr. 
Dente is a lifelong resident of Pittston, Pennsylvania, and graduated 
from Seton Catholic High School. Mr. Dente received a Bachelor of 
Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism from East Stroudsburg 
University of Pennsylvania. Today, he is the owner of Dente's Catering 
and Rental, which has been voted the Sunday Dispatch's ``Best Caterer 
of Greater Pittston'' in both 2011 and 2013.
  Mr. Dente is a member of the American Culinary Federation, a national 
organization of chefs, cooks, and culinary students. Through this 
association, he obtained his certification as a Certified Chef de 
Cuisine, which he has held since 2003. He was also inducted as an 
``honorary fellow'' in the American Academy of Chefs, the prestigious 
honor society within the American Culinary Federation. In addition, Mr. 
Dente is a member of the local chapter of ACF, Professional Chefs of 
Northeast Pennsylvanian. Within this local chapter, he has chaired 
several committees and has years of service in various chapter offices. 
Mr. Dente has also held the position of Chapter President and currently 
serves as the chapter's Chairman of the Board. In 2008, he was named 
Chapter Chef of the Year.
  Mr. Dente is also an active member of the local community. He serves 
as a Eucharistic Minister, lector, and usher at his church, Our Lady of 
the Eucharist. Mr. Dente is a member of both the Wilkes-Barre and 
Greater Scranton Chambers of Commerce and sits on the Executive Board 
of Directors, Pittston Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Mr. Dente 
volunteers for the Pittston Tomato Festival Committee and is a Fourth 
Degree Knight of Columbus Council 372 & Assembly 948. He is also a 
member of the Color Guard Core Group and serves as Assembly Faithful 
Scribe. In 2010, Mr. Dente was named one of the ``Top 40 under 40'' 
Business Professionals. Mr. Dente is also a graduate of Leadership 
Wilkes-Barre.
  It is a great honor to recognize Mr. Dente's many achievements and to 
congratulate him being UNICO's ``Man of the Year'' for 2014. I wish him 
continued success with his business and express my gratitude for his 
involvement in the community.

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