TITLE: Recognizing March 7-11, 2011, as National School Breakfast Week.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 7-11, 2011, as National School Breakfast Week.

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WHEREAS, Raising awareness about the nutritional needs of young Americans and the availability of the School Breakfast Program are the goals of National School Breakfast Week, which is being held March 7-11, 2011; and WHEREAS, The School Breakfast Program was initially established in 1966 as a two-year pilot project geared toward schools located in poor areas or at a great distance from where many of their students lived; the pilot project was extended several times before Congress permanently authorized the program in 1975 for "all schools where it is needed to provide adequate nutrition for children in attendance"; and WHEREAS, Eating a nutritious breakfast on a daily basis helps children maintain a healthy weight, and there is an established link between the first meal of the day and academic success; studies have shown improved student performance on standardized tests for those eating breakfast closer to the start of class time, and participation in the program has also been shown to reduce absenteeism and tardiness; and WHEREAS, School Breakfast Program meals meet federal dietary guidelines, and Texas farmers and ranchers provide many of the items served; more than 1,000 school districts and over 7,000 schools in the state are involved in the program, which serves an average of nearly 1.4 million young people each day; and WHEREAS, Often called the most important meal of the day, breakfast provides the nutrients and energy that students need to perform their best, and the School Breakfast Program has made a positive difference in the lives of needy children and their families for more than four decades; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby recognize March 7-11, 2011, as National School Breakfast Week and encourage Texans to learn more about this worthwhile effort. Gutierrez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 761 was adopted by the House on March 7, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House