H.R. 1269 Summary

• Honors the memory of George Foster Peabody, an investment banker and philanthropist whose Peabody Award recognizes excellence in radio, television, and Web storytelling.

• Honors the memory of James Beard, a renowned cookbook author and cooking show host whose James Beard Foundation Awards recognize excellence in food and beverage industries.

• Congratulates Vivian Howard and Ben Knight for winning a 2014 Peabody Award and being named finalists for the James Beard Foundation Awards for their PBS television show "A Chef's Life."

• Recognizes Howard and Knight's farm-to-table restaurant in Kinston, North Carolina that sources over 70% of its food from local farmers and demonstrates the legacies of Peabody and Beard.

• Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Vivian Howard and Ben Knight.