ENROLLED
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 27
BY REPRESENTATIVE WILLMOTT
A RESOLUTION
To recognize the efforts of the Louisiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and to
designate Tuesday, March 29, 2016, as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day at the
state capitol.
WHEREAS, since 1987, the Louisiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (LAND)
has diligently represented the interests of registered dietitians practicing in the state of
Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, LAND is a member-driven organization whose sole function is to help
in improving the health and lifestyles of all Louisianans; and
WHEREAS, LAND is made up of nine district affiliates throughout Louisiana, and
the organization's board of directors includes representation by members from across the
state and from a variety of professional settings including hospitals, schools, government,
and many other areas of practice; and
WHEREAS, over one thousand three hundred registered dietitian nutritionists
practice in Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the registered dietitians of this state are deeply committed to and
involved in the communities they serve, and play an essential role in providing nutrition
education and services to improve the health and well-being of all persons whom they serve;
and
WHEREAS, the mission of the LAND is to empower registered dietitians to be food
and nutrition leaders in our state and in our nation; and
WHEREAS, LAND's state government relations efforts include testifying before
legislative committees and building coalitions with other healthcare groups; and
WHEREAS, LAND is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which
is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals; and
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WHEREAS, LAND exists to improve the state's health and advance the profession
of dietetics through research, education, and advocacy; and this subsidiary offers a wide
variety of services, including seminars and conferences, to meet members' specific training
needs; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, LAND is hosting Registered Dietitian
Nutritionist Day at the state capitol with numerous registered dietitian nutritionists from
across the state of Louisiana in attendance.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize the extraordinary efforts and contributions
of the Louisiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and does hereby designate Tuesday,
March 29, 2016, as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day at the state capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the president of the Louisiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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