Food Day

WHEREAS, the health and well-being of our citizens is of primary concern to the State of Alabama; and

WHEREAS, reducing obesity and diet-related diseases by promoting safe and healthy eating habits is a critical factor in improving citizens’ overall health; and

WHEREAS, supporting sustainable family farms and local agriculture benefits the state’s economy; and

WHEREAS, obtaining fair pay and safe conditions for food and farm workers is beneficial for both the producer and consumer so that the food we produce and consume is safe and fair for all; and

WHEREAS, expanding access to food and ending hunger is of critical importance; and

WHEREAS, curbing junk-food marketing aimed at children is vitally important to combat rising obesity rates and to raise a generation of healthy children; and

WHEREAS, protecting the environment and farm animals is necessary to sustain future generations:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2011, as

Food Day

in the State of the Alabama.

 

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 20th day of October 2011.

 

                                                                                 Governor Robert Bentley