Honor Nutrition Academy Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 2775 BY: Senator LITTLE COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; this momentous occasion was recognized at its Annual Meeting and Expo & Centennial Celebration on May 10-12, 2017, in Lake Placid, New York; and WHEREAS, In 1899, leaders in the home economics movement began meeting in Lake Placid, New York, for a series of annual conferences to discuss the problems, progress and future of this developing field; among the women was a small group interested in hospital dietetics and they began meeting separately for sessions concerning the training and duties of the hospital dietician; and WHEREAS, The Lake Placid Conferences culminated in the founding of the American Home Economics Association, and in November of 1916, the dieticians broke off into the first official organized group of dieticians, the New York Association of Dieticians; and WHEREAS, Thereafter, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics was founded at a meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1917, and was dedicated to helping the government conserve food and improve the public's health and nutrition during World War I; the organization was conceptualized with a constitution and bylaws as the American Dietetic Association; the name change came many years later; and WHEREAS, Today, the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NYSAND) is an organization of nutrition professionals, residing, working or attending school in New York State; and WHEREAS, Affiliated with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, NYSAND has more than 5,000 members throughout ten district associations within NYSAND, covering all regions of the state, from Long Island to Plattsburgh, to the far reaches of the Southern Tier; and WHEREAS, Members of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics include Registered Dietitians (RD) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR); many of its members also hold New York State Certification as Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN); and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 100 year history, the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is in direct correlation to the efforts of its members, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.