PRINTER'S NO. 387 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RESOLUTION No.44 Session of 2025 INTRODUCED BY SCHWANK, COMITTA, KANE, FONTANA, HAYWOOD, HUGHES, BROWN, COSTA, HUTCHINSON, VOGEL, STREET, CULVER, CAPPELLETTI AND STEFANO, MARCH 17, 2025 REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, MARCH 17, 2025 A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 12, 2025, 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 internship, passed a national examination and complete 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 2025 as "National Nutrition Month®" and March 12, 2025, as "National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day"; and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 WHEREAS, This Commonwealth 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, Approximately 3,127 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 Senate recognize March 12, 2025, as "Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Senate 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. 20250SR0044PN0387 - 2 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17