[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 194 (Thursday, November 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1200]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          JONATHAN W. JERNIGAN

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 4, 2021

  Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, after 40 years of culinary experience, 
Chef Jonathan W. Jernigan will be remembered fondly as a true pillar of 
his community. Jonathan Jernigan began his career in cooking with a job 
at McDonalds, going on to then graduate from The Restaurant School of 
Philadelphia, work at Cherry Hill's Greenbrier Restaurant and Camden's 
Harbor League Club before arriving at Cathedral Kitchen.
  Jonathan W. Jernigan's impact as the Executive Chef at Cathedral 
Kitchen has been immeasurable--from launching a culinary arts training 
program that has prepared over 400 graduates for careers, to dedicating 
his efforts to support and feed people who suffered from food 
insecurity. He played an integral role and was present for all 23 
graduating classes of the 17-week culinary arts training program, aimed 
at those who are unemployed or at risk of homelessness.
  Chef Jernigan remained a key contributor to the Cathedral Kitchen 
until July 2020, when he chose to pursue owning a food truck. His 
generous presence was felt regardless of his location, as he was 
remembered to have loaned money, extra meals, and advice to those who 
needed it. His character followed him wherever he went and left an 
irreplaceable impression on those he met.

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