City Council President Leo Robinson presented a proclamation congratulating Chelsea resident Jose Duarte, owner and executive chef at Taranta Restaurant on Hanover Street in the North End. The Joslin Diabetes Foundation honored Duarte for his outstanding efforts in raising awareness and funds for the charitable organization. Duarte has also been named the 2011 Massachusetts Chef of the Year and was the recipient of the 2012 Promise Award from the Susan G. Komen Foundation.