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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Registered nutrition and dietetics technicians 
3are trained in food and nutrition and are an integral part of 
4healthcare and foodservice management teams; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Registered nutrition and dietetics technicians 
6have earned an associate's or bachelor's degree, undergone 
7specific curriculum requirements, and passed an examination; 
8and
 
9    WHEREAS, Registered nutrition and dietetics technicians 
10use their nutrition knowledge to help individuals make 
11positive lifestyle changes and support their nutrition team; 
12and
 
13    WHEREAS, Registered nutrition and dietetics technicians 
14work throughout the community in a number of areas, including 
15hospitals, public health clinics, and nursing homes; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Registered nutrition and dietetics technicians 
17are advocates for advancing the nutritional status of 
18Americans and people around the world; therefore, be it
 
19    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
20ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare March 13, 
 
 
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12025 as Registered Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Day in 
2the State of Illinois; and be it further
 
3    RESOLVED, That we encourage all citizens to recognize the 
4contributions of registered nutrition and dietetics 
5technicians, and we express our appreciation for their 
6commitment to promoting science-based nutrition in the hope of 
7achieving optimum health for both today and tomorrow.