Joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating October 16. 1981. as "World Food Day" Whereas hunger andchronic malnutrition remain daily facts of life for hundreds of millions of people throughout the world. Whereas children are the ones suffering the most serious effects of hunger and malnutrition. with millions of children dying each year from hungerrelated illness and disease. and many others suffering permanent physical or mental impairment. including blindness. because of vitamin and protein deficiencies. Whereas. although progress has been made in reducing the incidence of hunger and malnutrition in the United States. certain groups. notably among native Americans. migrant workers. and the elderly. remain vulnerable to malnutrition and related diseases. Whereas the United States. as the worlds largest producer and trader of food. has a key role to play in efforts to assist nations and peoples to improve their ability to feed themselves. Whereas a major global food supply crisis appears likely to occur within the next twenty years unless the level of world food production is significantly increased. and the means for the distribution of food and of the resources required for its production are improved.