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House Resolution 164
By: Representatives Gaines of the 120
th
, Wiedower of the 121
st
, Rhodes of the 124
th
, and Frye
of the 122
nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is a comprehensive body of research,2
knowledge, and skills that helps people make informed decisions about their well-being,3
relationships, and quality of life; and4
WHEREAS, with a unique focus on families, work, and their inter-relationships, FCS5
professionals have long worked to empower individuals and families in Georgia to better6
manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society; and7
WHEREAS, national, state, and local policy makers; education administrators; and the public8
need an understanding of FCS and its direct relevance to the serious societal concerns of9
today, such as obesity; food safety; financial literacy; the complexities of family life; and the10
role of parents, caregivers, and other adults in preparing children for school readiness; and11
WHEREAS, FCS professionals continue to provide relevant and useful resources to help12
students prepare for careers in teaching, extension, human services, and a variety of other13
fields; and14
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WHEREAS, federal, state, and local decision makers strongly influence the allocation of
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funds for FCS and the administrative and curricular structure at all levels; and16
WHEREAS, the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and other17
entities within Family and Consumer Sciences support the development and implementation18
of initiatives designed to promote uniform name recognition and foster a greater19
understanding of the important role that the organization plays in preparing families to20
successfully manage the many and varied challenges of everyday life.21
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22
the members of this body recognize and commend the affiliates, communities, and entities23
within Family and Consumer Sciences and support the development and implementation of24
national, state, and local intervention strategies to sustain Family and Consumer Sciences in25
the current economic and education environment.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to28
Family and Consumer Sciences.29
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