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SR 640: Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize

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Senate Resolution 640

By: Senators Ginn of the 47th, Cowsert of the 46th, Walker III of the 20th, Watson of the 11th, Goodman of the 8th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is a comprehensive body of research, knowledge, and skills and helps people make informed decisions about their well-being, relationships, and resources to achieve their optimal quality of life; and

WHEREAS, Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, with a unique focus on families, work, and their interrelationships, empower individuals and families to 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 the scope of Family and Consumer Sciences and its direct relevance to serious societal concerns 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, Family and Consumer Sciences professionals provide relevant content for students preparing for careers in teaching, extension ,human services, and a variety of other careers; and

WHEREAS, federal, state, and local decision makers strongly influence allocation of funds for Family and Consumer Sciences as well as administrative and curricular structure at all levels; and

WHEREAS, the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), communities and other entities within FCS, support the development and implementation of initiatives to promote uniform name recognition of Family and Consumer Sciences, and a greater understanding of the important role of Family and Consumer Sciences education in preparing families to successfully manage the many and varied challenges of everyday life.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize the affiliates, communities, and other entities within Family and Consumer Sciences, and support and facilitate 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Family and Consumer Sciences.