Recognition of Carol Walter

RECOGNITION OF CAROL WALTER -- (Extensions of Remarks - November 20, 2004)

Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to praise an extraordinary woman, Ms. Carole Walter. Ms. Walter's talent and love for culinary arts have translated into several best selling and highly regarded books, as well as accolades.

Her background goes beyond cooking. Over the years, she has established herself as a respected and highly-regarded cookbook author, baker, baking instructor, chocolatier and consultant. Ms. Walter's most recent published cookbook, Great Cookies, won the IACP award in the category of Best Baking. In addition, her book, Great Pies and Tarts, was a finalist in the Julia Child Cookbook Awards, and Great Cakes earned Ms. Walter a James Beard Foundation Award.

Throughout her 20-year career, Ms. Walter has exhibited incredible commitment to the culinary arts. Currently, she serves as a trustee of the New York Association of Culinary Professionals and a Certified Culinary Professional in the International Association of Culinary Professionals. In addition, she has chosen to share her enthusiasm for baking by establishing the Scholarship Fund for the NYACP. Mr. Frank Garofolo, President of NYACP has said of Carole, "(She) is a dedicated culinary professional who works tirelessly to promote the culinary arts. Her dedication to helping provide opportunities for young people to enter the profession is boundless." It comes as no surprise that Sickles Market has named Ms. Walter as the first Honoree for their 2004 Wine and Cheese Fundraiser and Apple Baking Contest.

Once again, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Ms. Walter on an accomplished career and for the instrumental role she has played in the culinary arts. She is truly deserving of the acknowledgment from Sickles Market.