House Resolution No. by Representative Bayham commends the Management Team at Chalmette High School for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 National ProStart Invitational, a prestigious competition in restaurant management and culinary arts held in Baltimore, Maryland. The team, consisting of members Asma Askar, Denim Bell, Kamryn Simon, and Norman Burrey-Morales, along with team manager Lily Vu, triumphed over forty-seven competing teams and earned a share of over $200,000 in scholarships. This victory marks a significant accomplishment for Chalmette High School, which has consistently excelled in the Louisiana ProStart Invitational, securing four consecutive spots at the national level under the guidance of teacher Elena Hodges and support from Principal Wayne Warner and Assistant Principal William Schneider.

The resolution highlights the rigorous nature of the National ProStart Invitational, where teams are tasked with developing a comprehensive business proposal for a restaurant concept, including layout and menu, while demonstrating their adaptability to real-world industry challenges. The House of Representatives recognizes the team's remarkable success as a source of pride for both the Chalmette community and the state of Louisiana, encouraging the members to continue their exemplary work in representing the state's culinary culture.