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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPERATING IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE.
Whereas, the South Carolina Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Association, founded as Home Economics, is celebrating one hundred years of operating in the State of South Carolina; and
Whereas, Family and Consumer Sciences is actively involved in finding solutions for issues affecting South Carolinians, including obesity in children and adults, caring for aging family members, financial literacy, improving nutrition knowledge and practices, home and clothing design, and human development education to promote wellness and well-being among all citizens; and
Whereas, Family and Consumer Sciences works through public schools, human services agencies, businesses, colleges and universities, and the Cooperative Extension Service at the local, state, national, and international levels; and
Whereas, Family and Consumer Sciences is recognized as "the comprehensive and integrative source of knowledge and the primary voice focusing on family, individual and community well-being"; and
Whereas, professionals at Family and Consumer Sciences stay up to date on current practices and knowledge by attending an annual conference held by the association. This year's conference will be held at Summit Point Conference & Events Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina on February 20-21, 2014 and will be the organization's ninety-ninth conference; and
Whereas, the work of the professionals at the South Carolina Family and Consumer Sciences Association is needed now more than ever. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor the South Carolina Association of Family and Consumer Sciences on the occasion of operating in the State of South Carolina for one hundred years and to commend them for their dedicated service to the citizens of the state.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Dr. Carol G. Weatherford.
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