25 LC 112 2854 House Resolution 134 By: Representatives Gambill of the 15 th , Blackmon of the 146 th , Gullett of the 19 th , Hagan of the 156 th , Dubnik of the 29 th , and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month and February 5, 2025, 1 as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other2 purposes.3 WHEREAS, organizations such as CTI, DECA, ENGAGE, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, FRC,4 HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA, along with career, technical, and agricultural education,5 provide a solid foundation for the youth of America and for the future business and economic6 development in our state; and7 WHEREAS, career and technical student organizations promote occupational excellence,8 leadership, and citizenship among their members, who are preparing for the workforce and9 further education; and10 WHEREAS, career and technical student organizations in Georgia are an integral part of and11 intra-curricular component for career, technical, and agricultural education programs, which12 are designed to support instructional objectives and the attainment of academic and technical13 competencies; and14 H. R. 134 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2854 WHEREAS, they provide an opportunity for students not only to gain confidence and 15 knowledge through competition but also to become more motivated in becoming better16 students and more productive citizens, which in turn develops school and community leaders.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that18 the members of this body recognize February 2025 as Career and Technical Education19 Month and February 5, 2025, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day20 at the state capitol.21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized22 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the23 Georgia Department of Education.24 H. R. 134 - 2 -