PRINTER'S NO. 390
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
72
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY DONATUCCI, KORTZ, DiGIROLAMO, READSHAW, BIZZARRO,
HILL-EVANS, RYAN, BURNS, KINSEY, MURT, MILLARD, CALTAGIRONE,
HENNESSEY, MULLERY, MACKENZIE, BERNSTINE, LONGIETTI,
MEHAFFIE, NEILSON, DAWKINS, MULLINS, SCHWEYER AND MARKOSEK,
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Designating March 13, 2019, as "Registered Dietitian
Nutritionist Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Registered dietitian nutritionists are food and
nutrition experts who translate the science of nutrition into
practical solutions for healthy living; and
WHEREAS, Registered dietitian nutritionists have degrees in
nutrition, dietetics, public health or a related field from
well-respected, accredited colleges and universities; and
WHEREAS, Registered dietitian nutritionists have completed an
accredited supervised practice program, passed a national
examination and completed continuing professional education
requirements to earn the registered dietitian nutritionist
credential; and
WHEREAS, Registered dietitian nutritionists form an important
part of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which is
recognizing the month of March 2019 as "National Nutrition
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Month" and March 13, 2019, as "Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Day"; and
WHEREAS, "Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day" commemorates
the dedication of registered dietitian nutritionists as
advocates for advancing the nutrition status of Americans and
people around the world; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania licenses many registered dietitian
nutritionists yearly to work in hospitals, schools, public
health clinics, nursing homes, fitness centers, the food
industry, universities and other entities; and
WHEREAS, Nearly 3,700 residents of this Commonwealth are
members of the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,
which is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
and advocates for promotion of optimal nutrition, health and
well-being in this Commonwealth; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate March
13, 2019, as "Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives laud the
Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, all of its
members and other registered dietitian nutritionists in this
Commonwealth for their daily work to promote good nutrition,
good eating and quality living for individuals in this
Commonwealth.
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