Whereas, The goals of DECA are to make students aware of the many different educational and career opportunities available to them after graduation; and,

Whereas, This student organization has a set of goals they faithfully strive to achieve through business-oriented activities and programs, including vocational understanding, social intelligence, civic consciousness and leadership development; and,

Whereas, Every club member has many opportunities to participate in educational outlets such as hands-on selling, which helps to instill the competitive business edge needed to succeed in the world marketplace; and,

Whereas, DECA also promotes social and civic activities that assist students in obtaining experience necessary to secure jobs and higher education opportunities; and,

Whereas, Annually, DECA designates a week of the year as National DECA Week to promote this organization in student bodies and in the community as an educational benefit and opportunity; and now therefore be it