HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 08/09/2012Recognizing the Milton High School Future Business Leaders of America Chapter
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WHEREAS, since its creation in 1940, the Future Business leaders of America, or FBLA, has become
the largest and oldest student -run business organization in the United States, with
253,365 members, and;
WHEREAS, the Georgia chapters of FBLA, started in Hapeville High School in 1947 as chapter No.
83 and two years later state chapter No. 4, have more than 27,000 members, making it the
largest state chapter for the last decade, and;
WHEREAS, Milton High School's FBLA chapter No. 1134 has contributed to the more than $300,000
raised in the last seven years by state chapters to the March of Dimes, and;
WHEREAS, in the last year, Milton High's chapter adopted a local family and raised more than $200,
plus gifts, for them for Christmas, and;
WHEREAS, Milton High's FBLA has boasted two regional officers, four members who competed at
regional competitions and two members who competed at state and national
competitions, and;
WHEREAS, Milton High's FBLA helps develop responsible, competent and aggressive business
leadership in its members, and;
WHEREAS, the chapter encourages members in the development of individual projects which
contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community, and;
WHEREAS, the Milton High FBLA: develops character, prepares members for useful citizenship, and
fosters patriotism; encourages scholarship and promotes school loyalty; assists students in
establishment of occupational goals; and helps facilitate the transition from school to
work.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, hereby dedicate Monday,
August 20, 2012 as MILTON HIGH SCHOOL FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA DAY in
the City of Milton, Georgia.
Given under our hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 20th Day of August, 2012.
Joe Lockwo
Mayor