[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13857]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING HOOK & BOIL

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, with the recovery of the south 
Louisiana community underway, I would like to recognize Hook & Boil of 
Broussard, LA, as Senate Small Business of the Week. The folks at Hook 
& Boil played a significant role in serving its neighbors during the 
recent devastating floods and its selfless action in the midst of such 
widespread devastation is a shining example of the commitment to 
community and service among all Louisianians.
  Mark Alleman, a third-generation crawfish famer and chef, began his 
culinary career by starting his own catering company, Cravin' Cajun 
Seafood. His skillful combination of Cajun flair with a wide range of 
local ingredients caught on quickly, and its tremendous success led 
Mark to expand his operations into Hook & Boil, the full-scale 
restaurant and catering business we know today. The new Hook & Boil 
strives to provide the ultimate Cajun experience. This experience, 
however, would be incomplete without a strong bond and commitment to 
the greater Broussard community.
  This commitment was on full display during the recent fallout from 
the tragic flooding of southern Louisiana. Despite waters rising to 
over an inch in his own house, Alleman and his team at Hook & Boil 
served over 2,000 meals to those in need. With a crew of three Hook & 
Boil employees and a few locals with high vehicles, the team delivered 
food to affected neighborhoods throughout the community. Although the 
Hook & Boil team was small, its impact was wide-ranging and felt 
throughout the entire city.
  This generosity and service is deserving of the deepest gratitude and 
respect, and I would again like to give my sincerest thanks to Hook & 
Boil for its remarkable service and action during such a tragedy. This 
showcase of service has not only bolstered community pride but shines 
as a light and tremendous example of unity, compassion, and human 
spirit. I look forward to your continued growth and success.

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