The resolution honors Hemulata Basumatary, the owner of Hemu's Sweet Sensation in Katy, for her participation in the inaugural season of the Food Network series Super Mega Cakes, which premiered on June 16, 2025. Throughout the season, she showcased her cake decorating talents alongside celebrity chef Duff Goldman, creating large, themed cakes. Mrs. Basumatary's journey in baking began in 2013 when she opened her bakery in Aberdeen, Scotland, and later moved to Katy in 2015, where her passion for artistic cake decorating was ignited by a request from her son for a fire truck cake.
Mrs. Basumatary has gained recognition in the baking community, participating in various competitions and earning 14 awards, including the Couples' Choice Award from WeddingWire and the Cake Artist of the Year from the Houston Bakers Guild. Her work has been featured in multiple publications, and she has been acknowledged as an inspiring figure in her field. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' congratulations to Mrs. Basumatary for her achievements and extends best wishes for her future success. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for her as a token of esteem.