Pennsylvania SR 254: A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2024 as "Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania to promote public awareness of the Sikh faith, recognize the important contributions of the Sikh community and combat anti-Sikh bigotry.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1521
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 254
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY SCHWANK, CULVER, COSTA, PHILLIPS-HILL, HAYWOOD,
BROWN, FONTANA, VOGEL AND CAPPELLETTI, MARCH 20, 2026
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, MARCH 20, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Designating March 11, 2026, 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 related fields 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 2026 as "National Nutrition
Month" and March 11, 2026, as "National Registered Dietitian
Nutritionist Day"; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth licenses many registered dietitian
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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 designate March 11, 2026, 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.
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