H.R. No. 349
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Sai Pituk of El Paso was selected as one of America's
  top three East Asian chefs during a competition held in Atlantic
  City, New Jersey, on January 14, 2013; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Pituk claimed her prize by defeating seven other
  contestants at the New York-New Jersey regional cook-off of
  "Culinary Battles: Supreme Asian Chef"; this red-carpet cooking
  event was judged by celebrity guest chefs from such familiar
  television programs as Hell's Kitchen and Iron Chef America; and
         WHEREAS, Tempting the arbiters with her preparation of
  Thai-style shrimp carpaccio, Ms. Pituk was given top honors for a
  dish that won acclaim from the entire judging panel and was praised
  as perfection by one expert; and
         WHEREAS, The owner of the Tara Thai restaurant in El Paso, she
  has previously appeared on the Bravo Network's Around the World in
  80 Plates; Ms. Pituk is a U.S. Army veteran who learned the value of
  teamwork while serving in the military; she is best known for her
  upscale versions of so-called street food, which she discovers
  during her travels and prepares with a spicy Asian spin; and
         WHEREAS, Having elevated ordinary food to new heights, Sai
  Pituk has greatly enhanced the cultural life of her community and
  state, and she is deserving of special recognition for her
  impressive achievements; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Sai Pituk for being named one of
  the top three East Asian chefs in the United States at the 2013
  New York-New Jersey regional cook-off of "Culinary Battles:
  Supreme Asian Chef" and extend to her sincere best wishes for
  continued success in her savory endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Pituk as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Marquez
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 349 was adopted by the House on
  February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House