HR164: HR164 Family and Consumer Sciences; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), a field focused on research and skills that help people make decisions about well-being, relationships, and daily life. It notes that FCS professionals work on issues like obesity, food safety, financial literacy, and preparing children for school, and that they help prepare students for careers in teaching, extension work, and human services. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the House recognizes and commends FCS affiliates, communities, and organizations, and supports future efforts at the national, state, and local level to sustain the field. It also directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Family and Consumer Sciences groups.

• Formally recognizes and commends the affiliates, communities, and entities within Family and Consumer Sciences on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States the House's support for national, state, and local strategies to sustain Family and Consumer Sciences in the current economic and education environment.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Family and Consumer Sciences.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a statement of recognition rather than a binding policy change.

Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, educators, and organizations in Georgia, including groups like Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), along with students in related career fields and the Clerk of the House, who is directed to distribute the resolution.

Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for Georgians. Its practical effect is symbolic: it publicly acknowledges the work of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals and organizations in the state.

• The whereas clauses describe Family and Consumer Sciences as a field addressing well-being, family relationships, obesity, food safety, financial literacy, and school readiness.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend FCS affiliates, communities, and entities in Georgia.
• The resolution expresses support for future intervention strategies at the national, state, and local level to sustain the field, without creating any funding or program.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Family and Consumer Sciences.

1. 2025-02-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-04House Hopper (House)

• Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)Primary sponsor
• Marcus Wiedower (R, HD-121)
• Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)
• Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)

• Family and Consumer Sciences
• education
• career and technical education
• legislative commendation