IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1113 
Expressing support for the designation of October 16 as World Food Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 2, 2018 
Ms. PINGREE (for herself, Mr. YOUNG of Iowa, Mr. MCGOVERN, and Ms. JEN-
KINS of Kansas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of October 16 as 
World Food Day. 
Whereas hunger and malnutrition remain daily facts of life 
for hundreds of millions of people in the world; 
Whereas women and children of the world suffer the most se-
rious effects of hunger and malnutrition, with millions of 
children dying each year from hunger-related illness and 
disease and many others suffering permanent physical or 
mental impairment because of vitamin or protein defi-
ciencies; 
Whereas the United States has a long tradition of dem-
onstrating humanitarian concern for the hungry and mal-
nourished people of the world; 
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Whereas there is growing concern in the United States and 
in other countries for the dangers posed to the future 
food supply; 
Whereas the world community increasingly calls upon the 
United States to resolve food problems stemming from 
natural and human-made disasters by providing emer-
gency food relief and humanitarian aid; 
Whereas the United States plays a major role in the develop-
ment and implementation of international food and agri-
cultural trade standards and practices and recognizes the 
positive role that global food trade can play in enhancing 
human nutrition and alleviating hunger; 
Whereas although progress has been made in reducing the in-
cidence of hunger and malnutrition in the United States, 
certain groups remain vulnerable to malnutrition and re-
lated diseases; 
Whereas the conservation of natural resources, the preserva-
tion of biological diversity, and strong public and private 
programs of agricultural research are required for the 
United States to remain food secure and to continue to 
aid and assist the hungry and malnourished people of the 
world; 
Whereas the United States is a world leader in the develop-
ment of agricultural innovation and technology aimed at 
enhancing the improved production, safety, and quality of 
the world food supply and must continue to retain such 
a role; 
Whereas participation by private voluntary organizations and 
businesses, working with national governments and the 
international community, is essential in the search for 
ways to increase food production in developing countries 
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and improve food distribution to hungry and malnour-
ished people; 
Whereas the member nations of the Food and Agriculture 
Organization of the United Nations (FAO), mandated to 
lead global efforts to address food and nutrition security 
issues, have unanimously designated October 16 of each 
year as World Food Day; 
Whereas historically FAO has done commendable work in or-
ganizing activities and efforts on World Food Day in over 
130 countries worldwide to promote awareness and action 
for those suffering from hunger and malnutrition; 
Whereas past observances of World Food Day have been sup-
ported by proclamations by Congress, the President, the 
50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth 
of Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the 
United States, and by programs of the Department of 
Agriculture and other Federal departments and agencies; 
Whereas private voluntary organizations and community lead-
ers are participating in the planning of World Food Day 
observances in 2018, and a growing number of these or-
ganizations and leaders are using this day as a focal 
point for year-round programs; and 
Whereas the people of the United States can express their 
concern for the plight of the hungry and malnourished 
people throughout the world by study, advocacy, and ac-
tion: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of World Food 
Day; and 
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(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe World Food Day with appropriate cere-
monies and activities, including educational endeav-
ors, and the establishment of year-round food and 
health programs and policies. 
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