[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 154 (Tuesday, November 30, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2016]
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  HONORING SERENA SUTHERS AS A RUNNER UP IN THE 2010 ``GOLDEN CARROT 
             AWARDS'' FOR INNOVATION IN SCHOOL FOODSERVICE

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 30, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Serena 
Suthers for receiving the runner-up award in the Physicians Committee 
for Responsible Medicine's (PCRM) Golden Carrot Awards celebrating 
innovation in school foodservice. PCRM established The Golden Carrot 
Awards in 2004 to recognize exceptional efforts to improve the 
nutritional value of school lunches. It identifies school programs that 
have encouraged students to eat fresh fruits and vegetables, while also 
offering students plenty of healthful options.
  Ms. Suthers serves as the Director of School Food and Nutrition 
Services for the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS). As part 
of an initiative to make healthy eating habits and nutrition education 
fun and engaging for students, PWCS offers various events and programs 
to promote a healthy diet. The school system offers daily vegetarian 
and vegan meal options and other healthy choices such as whole grains, 
soymilk, brown rice, and granola bars. It also hosts tasting parties 
featuring a fruit or vegetable of the month and has developed a 
partnership with a local vendor to provide lettuce for PWCS' salads.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing Serena 
Suthers for receiving the PCRM's Golden Carrot runner-up prize for her 
dedication to child nutrition and innovation in school foodservice. I 
would like to congratulate her for her achievement in creating a more 
healthy community for the students of Prince William County Public 
Schools.