1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 354
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
 1-3     recognizing the members of the Texas Dietetic Association on the
 1-4     occasion of their visit to the Capitol on Wednesday, March 10, 1999,
 1-5     in celebration of March as National Nutrition Month; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Sound nutrition is the primary component of
 1-7     individual health, and medical nutrition therapy can curtail a
 1-8     wide variety of illnesses and diseases and promote recovery from
 1-9     injuries; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Medical nutrition therapy is a cost-effective
1-11     medium of health care, reducing the incidence of low-birth weight
1-12     babies and lowering the cost of prenatal care for high-risk
1-13     indigent expectant mothers; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Licensed and registered dietitians serve a vital
1-15     role in our state as members of health care teams who work with
1-16     physicians and other professionals to provide high-quality health
1-17     care to our citizens; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Many of the leading causes of death in America
1-19     are related to diet, including heart disease, stroke, certain types
1-20     of cancer, kidney disease, and diabetes; nutritional assessment and
1-21     counseling help to reduce the incidence of these diseases and to
1-22     improve the conditions of people who are suffering from these
1-23     maladies; and
1-24           WHEREAS, National Nutrition Month provides an opportunity
 2-1     for citizens across our state to educate themselves regarding
 2-2     nutrition and the major role it plays in our lives and to express
 2-3     appreciation to those who work in that field for their hard work
 2-4     and many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-6     76th Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Dietetic Association for
 2-7     its dedication to the field of nutrition and to helping the citizens
 2-8     of our state and encourage all Texans to join with this beneficial
 2-9     organization in celebrating March of 1999 as National Nutrition
2-10     Month; and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-12     Texas Dietetic Association as an expression of esteem from the
2-13     Texas Senate.
2-14                                                              Barrientos
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2-16                                          President of the Senate
2-17                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-18                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-19                                  on March 8, 1999.
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2-21                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-22                                  ______________________________________
2-23                                           Member, Texas Senate