HR1224: HR1224 National School Counseling Week at the state capitol; recognize

26 LC 129 0688 House Resolution 1224 By: Representatives Glaize of the 67 th, Buckner of the 137 th, Dubnik of the 29 th, and Efstration of the 104th A RESOLUTION Recognizing National School Counseling Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, National School Counseling Week focuses on increasing public attention on the2 unique contributions school counselors make by helping students achieve success in school3 and plan for the future; and4 WHEREAS, this week highlights the enormous impact that school c ounselors make in5 helping students reach their goals; and6 WHEREAS, school counselors are employed in public and private schools to help students7 reach their full potential and are actively committed to helpin g students explore their8 interests, abilities, strengths, and talents relating to development and career awareness; and 9 WHEREAS, school counselors help parents focus on ways to furthe r the educational,10 personal, and social growth of their children and work with teachers and other educators to11 help students explore their potential and set realistic goals for themselves; and12 H. R. 1224 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0688 WHEREAS, school counselors seek to identify and utilize communi ty resources that can13 enhance and complement comprehensive school counseling programs to help students14 become productive members of society; and15 WHEREAS, comprehensive school counseling programs are considered an integral part of16 the educational process, which enables all students to achieve success in school.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that18 the members of this body recognize National School Counseling Week at the state capitol.19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized20 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the21 Georgia School Counselor Association. 22 H. R. 1224 - 2 -