SR192: SR192 Future Business Leaders of America Week; recognize February 9-15, 2025

25 LC 112 3002 Senate Resolution 192 By: Senators Mallow of the 2nd, Jackson of the 41st, Mangham of the 55th, Goodman of the 8th, Echols of the 49th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 9-15, 2025, as Future Business Leaders of America Week at the state1 capitol; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Future Business Leaders of America Inc. (FBLA) is a non-profit educational3 organization whose first chapter was established in Johnson City, Tennessee, in 1942; and4 WHEREAS, Iowa became FBLA's first state chapter in 1947; and5 WHEREAS, Alfred Ely Beach High School officially chartered its FBLA local chapter in6 October 1979; and7 WHEREAS, FBLA includes more than 250,000 members and advisers i n 4,600 chapters8 nationwide in middle schools, high schools, colleges, universit ies, career and technical9 schools, and private business schools; and10 WHEREAS, FBLA is a professional business organization dedicated to bringing business11 and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and12 career development programs; and13 S. R. 192 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3002 WHEREAS, FBLA members perform community service activities and strive to build a14 student's understanding of the realities of the modern business world; and15 WHEREAS, FBLA teaches middle school, high school, and college students basic business16 and leadership principles as well as assists them in the transition from school to work.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body18 recognize February 9-15, 2025, as Future Business Leaders of Am erica Week at the state19 capitol.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed21 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the22 press.23 S. R. 192 - 2 -