; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development of agricultural innovation and technology aimed at enhancing the improved production, safety, and quality of the world food supply and must continue to retain such a role; Whereas participation by private voluntary organizations and businesses, working with national governments and the international community, is essential in the search for ways to increase food production in developing countries and improve food distribution to hungry and malnourished people; Whereas the member nations of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), mandated to lead global efforts to address food and nutrition security issues, have unanimously designated October 16 of each year as World Food Day; Whereas historically FAO has done commendable work in organizing activities and efforts on World Food Day in over 130 countries worldwide to promote awareness and action for those suffering from hunger and malnutrition; Whereas past observances of World Food Day have been supported by proclamations by Congress, the President, the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the United States, and by programs of the Department of Agriculture and other Federal departments and agencies; Whereas private voluntary organizations and community leaders are participating in the planning of World Food Day observances in 2018, and a growing number of these organizations and leaders are using this day as a focal point for year-round programs; and Whereas the people of the United States can express their concern for the plight of the hungry and malnourished people throughout the world by study, advocacy, and action: Now, therefore, be it