HR1148: HR1148 The Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes any statute. It recognizes the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals, whose certified members work in nursing homes, hospitals, schools, correctional centers, and other institutional settings to manage nutrition programs and foodservice safety. The resolution cites national data on foodborne illness and the health impact of trained foodservice staff, then formally commends the association's members for their work protecting public health. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives 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.
• States the association's members ensure quality nutritional care and foodservice safety in facilities like nursing homes, hospitals, schools, and correctional centers.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the association.
• Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a commendation rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution directly names the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals and its certified dietary managers and foodservice protection professionals, who work in nursing homes, hospitals, schools, correctional facilities, and other institutional settings across Georgia.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it has no direct legal effect on day-to-day operations or funding. Its main practical consequence is a formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of the association's role in food safety and nutrition care.

• The whereas clauses describe the association's members as trained professionals overseeing nutrition and foodservice safety in health care, education, correctional, and community settings.
• The whereas clauses cite national statistics, including more than 1.3 million food service and nutrition professionals nationwide and about 48 million Americans affected by foodborne illness each year.
• The resolved clause formally commends the association for ensuring proper nutrition and foodservice safety practices that protect public health.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy 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
• public health
• professional recognition