SR640: SR640 Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize

26 LC 129 0798 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.1 WHEREAS, Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is a comprehensive body of research,2 knowledge, and skills and helps people make informed decisions about their well-being,3 relationships, and resources to achieve their optimal quality of life; and4 WHEREAS, Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, with a unique focus on families,5 work, and their interrelationships, empower individuals and fam ilies to manage the6 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 the scope of Family and Consumer Scien ces and its direct9 relevance to serious societal concerns today, such as obesity, food safety, financial literacy,10 the complexities of family life, and the role of parents, careg ivers, and other adults in11 preparing children for school readiness; and12 WHEREAS, Family and Consumer Sciences professionals provide rel evant content for13 students preparing for careers in teaching, extension ,human services, and a variety of other14 careers; and15 S. R. 640 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0798 WHEREAS, federal, state, and local decision makers strongly influence allocation of funds16 for Family and Consumer Sciences as well as administrative and curricular structure at all17 levels; and18 WHEREAS, the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), communities19 and other entities within FCS, support the development and implementation of initiatives to20 promote uniform name recognition of Family and Consumer Science s, and a greater21 understanding of the important role of Family and Consumer Sciences education in preparing22 families to successfully manage the many and varied challenges of everyday life.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24 recognize the affiliates, communities, and other entities withi n Family and Consumer25 Sciences, and support and facilitate the development and implementation of national, state,26 and local intervention strategies to sustain Family and Consume r Sciences in the current27 economic and education environment.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed29 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to Family and30 Consumer Sciences.31 S. R. 640 - 2 -