[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 82 (Thursday, May 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E611]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING CHEF ESTEVAN JIMENEZ

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2019

  Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chef Estevan 
Jimenez for his exemplary community service on the central coast of 
California. Chef Jimenez's important work with at-risk youth at Ranch 
Cielo has had a lasting impact on the community and continues to 
inspire young people to pursue careers in the culinary arts. Recently 
awarded the 2019 Chef of the Year by the American Culinary Federation's 
Monterey Bay Chapter, Chef Jimenez exemplifies the very best of the 
Central Coast.
  Chef Jimenez attended the California School of Culinary Arts' Le 
Cordon Bleu program. He moved to Monterey shortly after graduating to 
work as a chef for Bon Appetit Management, handling the restaurants and 
events for the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Always exuding professionalism 
and expertise, Chef Jimenez was promoted in 2007 and eventually moved 
on to the position of executive sous chef at the Ventana Inn in Big 
Sur. He then returned to the Monterey Peninsula to work for Aqua Terra 
Culinary and eventually Rancho Cielo's Drummond Culinary Academy. Over 
the years, Chef Jimenez has blazed a fiery trail in the culinary 
industry and has always promoted excellence and encouragement.
  As executive chef of the Drummond Culinary Academy, Mr. Jimenez 
oversees all of the culinary education programs and acts as a mentor to 
underserved and disconnected youth to provide a path for a brighter 
future. Chef Jimenez has also volunteered his time for a variety of 
fundraising causes throughout Monterey County including the United Way, 
Salinas Rotary, Kinship Center, ASPCA, Meals on Wheels, Artichoke 
Festival, and Community Christmas Dinner of Monterey. Utilizing his 
culinary talents, Chef Jimenez has mentored and prepared our community 
throughout his career.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the incredible community 
service of the American Culinary Federation's Monterey Bay Chapter 2019 
Chef of the Year, Chef Estevan Jimenez, for his tremendous 
contributions to California's 20th Congressional District. I ask my 
distinguished colleagues to join in me in thanking him for all that he 
has done for our community on the Central Coast and congratulating him 
on this prestigious award.

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