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.
WHEREAS, Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is a comprehensive body of research,
knowledge, and skills that helps people make informed decisions about their well-being,
relationships, and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, with a unique focus on families, work, and their inter-relationships, FCS
professionals have long worked to empower individuals and families in Georgia to better
manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society; and
WHEREAS, national, state, and local policy makers; education administrators; and the public
need an understanding of FCS and its direct relevance to the serious societal concerns of
today, such as obesity; food safety; financial literacy; the complexities of family life; and the
role of parents, caregivers, and other adults in preparing children for school readiness; and
WHEREAS, FCS professionals continue to provide relevant and useful resources to help
students prepare for careers in teaching, extension, human services, and a variety of other
fields; and
WHEREAS, federal, state, and local decision makers strongly influence the allocation of
funds for FCS and the administrative and curricular structure at all levels; and
WHEREAS, the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and other
entities within Family and Consumer Sciences support the development and implementation
of initiatives designed to promote uniform name recognition and foster a greater
understanding of the important role that the organization plays in preparing families to
successfully manage the many and varied challenges of everyday life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend the affiliates, communities, and entities
within Family and Consumer Sciences and support the development and implementation of
national, state, and local intervention strategies to sustain Family and Consumer Sciences in
the current economic and education environment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Family and Consumer Sciences.