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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
HONORING THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD POLICY COUNCIL
Introduced By: Senator Linda L. Ujifusa
Date Introduced: March 27, 2025
Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Food Policy Council (RIFPC), established in 2011, has 1
been instrumental in promoting resilience, addressing food insecurity, and ensuring sustainable 2
production of and access to nutritious food for all Rhode Islanders; and 3
WHEREAS, The RIFPC has fostered collaboration, education, and innovation among a 4
diverse range of stakeholders, including volunteers, community organizations, government 5
agencies, farmers, food businesses, and social justice advocates; and 6
WHEREAS, The RIFPC has led efforts to analyze existing food systems and supported 7
development of plans, including the Rhode Island Food Strategy, to ensure that future food needs 8
of all Rhode Islanders can be met; and 9
WHEREAS, The RIFPC has been a key advocate for policies that address food insecurity 10
and hunger, ensuring equitable access to healthy, nutritious food for Rhode Islanders of all ages, 11
incomes, and backgrounds; and 12
WHEREAS, The RIFPC’s support for local agriculture and sustainability initiatives has 13
strengthened Rhode Island’s economy while safeguarding both the environment and food security 14
for future generations; and 15
WHEREAS, Given the uncertainty of continued national and international support for 16
important food policy work, it is crucial that Rhode Island recognize and support RIFPC; and 17
WHEREAS, The immediate and existential threat of climate change to our food systems, 18
health, and safety, make it even more urgent to recognize and support RIFPC; now, therefore be it 19
RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby honors the Rhode 20
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Island Food Policy Council for its outstanding work promoting resilience, addressing food 1
insecurity, and ensuring sustainable production of and access to nutritious food for all Rhode 2
Islanders; and be it further 3
RESOLVED, That this Senate hereby commends the Rhode Island Food Policy Council’s 4
staff and volunteers for their hard work and dedication, and expresses its gratitude for their 5
continued leadership and service to the people of Rhode Island; and be it further 6
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 7
transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Governor of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island 8
Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, Rhode Island’s Congressional Delegation, and 9
other relevant state and federal leaders, to acknowledge and honor the extraordinary contributions 10
of the Rhode Island Food Policy Council. 11
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