HR164: HR164 Family and Consumer Sciences; commend

25 LC 112 2796 House Resolution 164 By: Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Wiedower of the 121st, Rhodes of the 124th, and Frye of the 122nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.1 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 t o empower individuals and famil ies 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 se rious 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 use ful resources to help12 students prepare for careers in teaching, extension, human serv ices, and a variety of other13 fields; and14 H. R. 164 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2796 WHEREAS, federal, state, and local decision makers strongly inf luence the allocation of15 funds for FCS and the administrative and curricular structure at all levels; and16 WHEREAS, the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCL A) 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 appr opriate copy of t his resolution ava ilable for distribution to28 Family and Consumer Sciences.29 H. R. 164 - 2 -