[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 43 (Thursday, March 10, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S1114]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO PYET DeSPAIN

 Mr. MARSHALL. Madam President, I rise today to recognize the 
incredible performance and achievement from Kansas's own, Ms. Pyet 
DeSpain. Pyet took home the grand prize during FOX's inaugural ``Next 
Level Chef'' season and is officially the first Next Level Chef.
  A native of Kansas City, KS, Pyet developed a passion for cooking 
while helping in the kitchens of her family's taquerias and 
restaurants. This passion for the kitchen led her to attend Le'Cole 
Culinaire to pursue a culinary education and career. A chef and an 
entrepreneur, Pyet started her own business, ``Pyet's Plates,'' back in 
2016 to promote her passion for wellness, nutrition, and healthy 
lifestyle choices. A lifetime of hard work and dedication to her craft 
has culminated into Pyet earning her Next Level Chef title and a hefty 
cash prize as a nice bonus.
  The skills that Pyet developed throughout her time spent in kitchens 
across the country allowed her to succeed on the inaugural season of 
''Next Level Chef,'' and I am sure that the lessons learned from this 
season will help Pyet to develop into an even more talented chef, 
entrepreneur, and restaurant owner. I look forward to seeing how Pyet's 
passion for good food, healthy lifestyle choices, and respect for 
tradition will develop into future culinary endeavors.
  I ask my colleagues now to join me in recognizing this outstanding 
achievement by Pyet DeSpain. She has made her family, friends, 
community, and State incredibly proud, and we are all rooting for 
continued success throughout her career.

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