WHEREAS, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), the national nonprofit, family-focused, intracurricular student organization for Family and Consumer Sciences students through grade 12, helps youth assume their roles in society through Family and Consumer Sciences education in the areas of personal growth, family life, college readiness, career exploration, leadership, and community involvement; and

WHEREAS, The organization extends classroom learning through chapter service projects that develop leadership and employability skills and helps young men and women learn how to plan, make decisions, carry out program evaluations, and take action through working with other youth and adults within their school, community, and state; and

WHEREAS, FCCLA offers members an opportunity to work together for everyday purposes for the improvement of themselves, as well as their families, careers, and communities; and

WHEREAS, The week of February 12 through 16, 2024, has been designated national FCCLA Week.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 59TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives hereby proclaims the week beginning February 12, 2024, as national FCCLA Week in Oklahoma and urge all citizens to acquaint themselves with the activities and values of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, to show interest in, and provide support and encouragement to the students who are working to achieve knowledge and experience that will help prepare them for future responsibilities as active and concerned adult members of society.