--- title: HR 1148. The Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1148 cite_as: HR 1148, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1148 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1148.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1148/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72568 date: 2026-01-28 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1147.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1149.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1148.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1148 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-01-28 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Kim Schofield - Sandra Scott - Viola Davis - Derrick Jackson - Mike Cameron text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1148/2025 upstream_id: 2100258 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - food safety - nutrition - dietary professionals - public health - legislative commendation --- # HR 1148. The Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals; commend ## Text House Resolution 1148 By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Jackson of the 68th, and Cameron of the 1st A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (Certified Dietary Managers, Certified Foodservice Protection Professional) is comprised of educated and highly trained professionals who are responsible for ensuring quality nutritional care and foodservice operations for clients and residents in nursing homes, assisted living and residential facilities, educational institutions, community nutrition sites, correctional centers, hospitals, substance use treatment centers, boarding homes, developmental disability and mental health centers, colleges, schools, and restaurants; and WHEREAS, according to national data, more than 1.3 million foodservice and nutrition professionals work across healthcare, education, and community-based settings in the United States, serving millions of individuals daily and playing a critical role in health outcomes, safety, and quality of life; and WHEREAS, proper nutrition and safe foodservice practices are directly linked to improved health outcomes, reduced hospital readmissions, enhanced academic performance, and better long-term wellness, particularly among seniors, children, individuals with disabilities, and those in recovery or institutional care; and WHEREAS, members of the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (Certified Dietary Managers, Certified Foodservice Protection Professional) play a critical role in safeguarding public health by hiring, orienting, and training employees to meet and exceed federal, state, and local health regulations, food safety standards, and sanitation codes-standards that are essential in preventing foodborne illness and protecting vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS, foodborne illnesses affect an estimated 48 million Americans each year, underscoring the importance of trained nutrition and foodservice professionals who ensure compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement within foodservice operations; and WHEREAS, these professionals demonstrate leadership, accountability, and commitment to excellence while supporting the nutritional well-being, dignity, and quality of life of the individuals and communities they serve; and WHEREAS, a designated recognition week provides an important opportunity to acknowledge the vital contributions of the foodservice profession and to encourage members of the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (Certified Dietary Managers, Certified Foodservice Protection Professional) to unite in celebration of their service, impact, and professionalism. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals for ensuring proper nutrition and practices of foodservice safety thereby protecting public heath. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals for its role in food safety and nutrition care across the state. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-01-28) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-28) - Sponsors: Kim Schofield, Sandra Scott, Viola Davis, Derrick Jackson, Mike Cameron - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72568 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1148.md?full=1