Proclamation®
WHEREAS, on behalf of the Citizens of Chino, 1 am pleased to join the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Community Services, Parks & Recreation Department, and the Chino Valley Unified School District, in an effort to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits; and WHEREAS, food is the substance by which life is sustained; and WHEREAS, the type, quality, and amount of food individuals consume each day plays a vital role in their overall health and physical fitness; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for continuing nutrition education and a wide-scale effort to enhance healthy eating practices; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chino provides nutrition and physical education through Healthy Chino and its Healthy Chino Kids program at SOAR and High Five after school sites; and WHEREAS, the City of Chino offers an environment for the community to grow and harvest fruits and vegetables through the City-operated Chino Community Garden; and WHEREAS, the City of Chino supports after school gardens and Discovery Workshops, which create an environment for children and adults to learn how to grow fruits and vegetables and understand the nutritional benefits; and
WHEREAS, the Chino Valley Unified School District participates in the National School Lunch Program that encourages students to eat healthy and complete meals. The choices are a hot entrée, milk, fruit, and vegetable.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CHINO, do hereby proclaim March 2026, as
"NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH"
in the City of Chino and encourage all citizens to join the campaign and become concerned about their nutrition and the nutrition of others in the hope of achieving optimum health for both today and tomorrow.
PRESENTED THIS 3RD DAY OF MARCH 2026.
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EUNICE M. ULLOA, Mayor
ATTEST:
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NATALIE GONZAGA, City Clerk