A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE march 13-17, 2023, as "child and adult care food program week" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

 

Whereas, good nutrition is essential for the growth and development of young children and for the continual health and well-being of adults; and

 

Whereas, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), facilitated in the State by the Department of Social Services, has granted our children the best possible foundation in life and benefited many adults, which is vital to our State's long-term health; and

 

Whereas, the two fundamental goals of the CACFP are that children serviced by this program will be well-nourished during their crucial years while concurrently learning healthy eating behaviors that will last their lifetime. Emotional, mental, and physical health originates with nutritious eating; and

 

Whereas, child and adult care providers, nutrition educators, program specialists and staff, State and federal professionals, and parents all contribute to the success of the Child and Adult Care Food Program; and

 

Whereas, the CACFP will continue its commitment to the benefits of nutritious eating for children and adults and will continue to make a difference in the lives of the children of this State. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize March 13-17, 2023 as "Child and Adult Care Food Program Week" in South Carolina.

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