HR223: HR223 National FCCLA Week; February 10 to 14, 2025; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates the week of February 10 to 14, 2025 as National FCCLA Week in Georgia. FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) is a national nonprofit student organization for Family and Consumer Sciences students through grade 12, focused on personal growth, family life, college readiness, career exploration, leadership, and community involvement. The resolution encourages Georgia citizens to learn about FCCLA's activities and values and to support students working toward these goals. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.

• Formally recognizes the week of February 10 to 14, 2025 as National FCCLA Week in Georgia.
• Encourages Georgia citizens to learn about FCCLA's activities and values and support participating students.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to FCCLA.

Middle and high school students involved in Family and Consumer Sciences education through FCCLA chapters, along with the national FCCLA organization, which will receive a copy of the resolution from the Clerk of the House.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but gives official state recognition to FCCLA's mission of preparing students for careers, family life, and community leadership, which may raise public awareness of the organization's programs.

• The whereas clauses describe FCCLA's mission of helping Family and Consumer Sciences students develop leadership, career, and community skills.
• The first resolving clause designates February 10 to 14, 2025 as National FCCLA Week and encourages public support for participating students.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to FCCLA.

1. 2025-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Rhonda Taylor (D, HD-092)Primary sponsor
• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
• Kimberly Alexander (D, HD-066)

• FCCLA
• student organizations
• career and technical education
• legislative recognition