HR 1148: The Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals, a group representing Certified Dietary Managers and Certified Foodservice Protection Professionals who oversee nutrition and foodservice operations in places like nursing homes, schools, hospitals, correctional centers, and restaurants. The resolution cites national statistics on foodservice workers and foodborne illness to explain why the profession matters, then formally resolves that the House recognizes and commends the association for protecting public health through proper nutrition and foodservice safety practices. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the association. It does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association.
• Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or enforcement mechanisms since it is a commendation resolution rather than a law.

The resolution directly names the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals and its members, including Certified Dietary Managers and Certified Foodservice Protection Professionals, who work in nursing homes, schools, hospitals, correctional facilities, and similar settings.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians' rights or obligations; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the legislature. Its practical impact is limited to public recognition of the association and its members' work in nutrition and foodservice safety.

• The whereas clauses describe the association's members and their role in nutrition and foodservice safety across healthcare, education, and institutional settings.
• The resolved clause formally commends the association for ensuring proper nutrition and foodservice safety practices that protect public health.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the association.

1. 2026-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-28House Hopper (House)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)Primary sponsor
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Mike Cameron (R, HD-001)

• food safety
• nutrition
• dietary professionals
• public health
• legislative commendation