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House Resolution 1418
By: Representatives Sinkfield of the 57^th, Manning of the 32^nd, Orrock of the 56^th, Childers of the 13^th and Mueller of the 152^nd

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Georgia Association of Homes and Services for Children; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Homes and Services for Children (GAHSC) was founded in 1962 under the name of the Georgia Residential Child Care Association as a professional organization designed to provide support to the state´s children and family service agencies; and

WHEREAS, from its inception as a five member problem solving group, GAHSC has grown into a 55 member agency representing over 150 programs and 2,000 child care professionals, serving children and their families with a full continuum of services; and

WHEREAS, GAHSC works with such state departments as the Department of Human Resources, Juvenile Justice, and Community Health and Education to promote quality care for children; and

WHEREAS, GAHSC strives to educate the public and child care professionals on the ever changing climate of child care and the rights of foster children; and

WHEREAS, GAHSC provides community awareness through media campaigns, legislative proposals, and community education projects within individual agencies, and provides professional training and certification programs for child care professionals; and

WHEREAS, in 2002 GAHSC will celebrate its 40th anniversary, and it is only fitting that this state recognize GAHSC and its members for their dedication and outstanding work with children at risk of abuse and neglect.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend GAHSC for their contribution of services to children who are at risk of abuse and neglect and their families in honor of its 40th Anniversary, and do further applaud the agencies and state departments which assist GAHSC with the vital services GAHSC provides toward the well-being of our state.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the board of directors of the Georgia Association of Homes and Services for Children.