HOUSE RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 27, 2026, TO BE "GOOD FOOD POLICY DAY" IN RHODE ISLAND

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
DECLARING MARCH 27, 2026, TO BE "GOOD FOOD POLICY DAY" IN RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By:
Representatives Speakman, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale,
Boylan, Donovan, Kennedy, Tanzi, Solomon, and Ajello

Date Introduced:
March 26, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, Good Food Policy Day is the Rhode Island Food Policy Council's (RIFPC)
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annual celebration of the importance of food advocacy, ensuring that all food stakeholders' voices
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are heard. People gather to raise awareness about food system issues that RIFPC cares about, and
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advocates for and speaks directly with legislators about why the RIFPC agenda would make life
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better for all Rhode Islanders; and
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WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Food Policy Council advocates for increasing the
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production of, and the demand for, local food, encourages the development of a thriving and just
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food economy, ensures access to affordable, healthful, culturally relevant food for all residents,
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and works towards community health for all residents; and
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WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Food Policy Council also supports passing legislation that
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promotes urban and small farm success, healthy school meals, and support for businesses that
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donate surplus food; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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declares March 27, 2026, to be "Good Food Policy Day" in Rhode Island; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That this House recognizes and expresses gratitude to the RIFPC Executive
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Director, Nessa J. Richman, Food, Climate and Environment Program Director, Isaac Bearg,
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Associate Director for Operations, Josh Daly, Associate Director for Network, Rachel Newman
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Greene, Program Associate- Food, Climate, Environment, Isaac Reid, and the Compost Data &
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Policy Intern , Arybella Thuel; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Ms. Nessa J. Richman, Executive Director,
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Rhode Island Food Policy Council.
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