; 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 that 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 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (referred to in this resolution as the FAO ) is mandated to lead global efforts to address food and nutrition security issues; Whereas the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, Kip Tom, wrote on June 18, 2019, The FAO is where the nations of the world come together to identify tools and practices to improve agricultural production, to facilitate trade, to enhance sustainability, and to extend knowledge in ways that can improve the health and well-being of families everywhere. ; Whereas the member nations of the FAO have unanimously designated October 16 of each year as World Food Day ; Whereas the FAO has done commendable work in organizing activities and efforts on World Food Day in over 130 countries to promote awareness of and action for people suffering from hunger and malnutrition; Whereas past observances of World Food Day have been supported by— (1) 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 (2) programs of the Department of Agriculture and other Federal departments and agencies; Whereas private voluntary organizations and community leaders are participating in planning World Food Day observances in 2019 and 2020, and a growing number of these organizations and leaders are using World Food Day as a focal point for year-round programs