Bill > HR210

This resolution commends the Chalmette High School Management Team for winning the 2025 National ProStart Invitational, a premier national competition for high school students focused on restaurant management and culinary arts. The team, consisting of Asma Askar, Denim Bell, Kamryn Simon, Norman Burrey-Morales, and team manager Lily Vu, outperformed 47 other teams from across the country and received over $200,000 in scholarships. The team is led by teacher Elena Hodges, who has guided Chalmette High School teams to win the Louisiana ProStart Invitational for four consecutive years, and is supported by Principal Wayne Warner and Assistant Principal William Schneider. In the management competition, teams develop original restaurant concepts, including facility layout and menu development, and are judged on their ability to handle complex industry scenarios. The resolution highlights the team's achievement as a source of pride for the Chalmette community and the state of Louisiana, and encourages the team members to continue representing Louisiana's culinary culture.