ACR 161 - Establishes September as "Food Literacy Awareness Month" - California Key Vote
Norma Torres voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation-Resolution.
Timeline
- Senate Resolution Passed
- Aug. 30, 2012
- House Resolution Passed
- Aug. 22, 2012
- Introduced
- June 13, 2012
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Title: Establishes September as "Food Literacy Awareness Month"
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a resolution that establishes the month of September as Food Literacy Awareness Month.
Highlights:
- Establishes the month of September as Food Literacy Awareness Month.
- Defines “food literacy” as the understanding of the impact of an individual’s food choices on the individual’s health, environment, and community.
- Alleges that people who shop at farmers’ markets strengthen the local economy while decreasing the demand on transportation from outlying areas.
- Alleges that food items sold in a more direct way, such as at farmers’ markets, are less processed and can result in significant energy savings.
Title: Establishes September as "Food Literacy Awareness Month"
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a resolution that establishes the month of September as Food Literacy Awareness Month.
Highlights:
- Establishes the month of September as Food Literacy Awareness Month.
- Defines “food literacy” as the understanding of the impact of an individual’s food choices on the individual’s health, environment, and community.
- Alleges that people who shop at farmers’ markets strengthen the local economy while decreasing the demand on transportation from outlying areas.
- Alleges that food items sold in a more direct way, such as at farmers’ markets, are less processed and can result in significant energy savings.
Title: Establishes September as "Food Literacy Awareness Month"
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NOTE: THIS IS A NON-BINDING CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. IT IS NOT SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR AND THEREFORE DOES NOT HOLD THE WEIGHT OF LAW.