A proclamation: Family and Consumer Sciences Day, Nov. 26, 2014

BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

A PROCLAMATION

FAM ILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES DAY

WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS :

Family and consumer sciences is the comprehensive body of research, knowledge, and skills designed to help people make informed decisions about their wellbeing, relationships, and resources to achieve optimal quality of life; and
Family and consumer sciences represents many disciplines, including nutrition and wellness, food science, human development and parenting, personal and family finance, housing and apparel, and consumer issues; and
Family and consumer sciences professionals work to reduce risk behaviors of youth, increase rates of family bonding and child success, increase quality of child care, and increase school readiness of children; and
Family and consumer sciences professionals work to increase financial security and enhance economic opportunities through development of local entrepreneurs and support for both consumers and businesses in Georgia; and

WHEREAS :

Family and consumer sciences professionals work to promote better health and prevention of chronic disease through holistic approaches that address complex issues such as food choice, physical activity, family and workplace support, community environments, and other factors that impact health; and

WHEREAS: THEREFORE:

National, state, and local policymakers as well as members of the public need the benefit of family and consumer sciences with its direct relevance to the important societal concerns in Georgia; now
I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim February 19, 2014, as FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES DAY in Georgia and commend organizations such as the Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences for their research and education involving modern socioeconomic issues present throughout Georgia and our nation.
In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my han d and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this 26th day of November in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen.

GOVERNOR
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