First Regular Session
Seventy-fifth General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
INTRODUCED
LLS NO. R25-0972.01 Jessica Wigent x3701
SJR25-012
Senate Committees House Committees
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 25-012
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ONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF MARCH 17, 2025, AS COLORADO101
FFA
DAY.102
WHEREAS, The Colorado FFA is dedicated to making a positive1
difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for2
premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through3
agricultural education; and4
WHEREAS, Founded in 1928, the Future Farmers of America5
brought together students, teachers, and agribusiness to solidify support6
for agricultural education; and7
WHEREAS, In 1988, the official name was changed to the8
National FFA Organization; this change was made to recognize that FFA9
is not only for those interested in farming but also for those with more10
SENATE SPONSORSHIP
Roberts and Pelton R.,
HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
Johnson and Winter T.,
Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. diverse interests in the agriculture industry, encompassing science,1
business, and technology, within and to support production farming; and2
WHEREAS, The Colorado FFA Foundation seeks human,3
financial, and in-kind resources to support agricultural education in4
Colorado for secondary and postsecondary students, adults participating5
in agricultural education, teachers of agricultural education, and FFA6
alumni; and7
WHEREAS, There are opportunities within the Colorado FFA8
Association for all members in grades five through twelve and in college9
to be involved in leadership and agriculture career development; and10
WHEREAS, Whether a member grew up on a farm, in a suburb,11
or in an urban area, if they have a passion for judging and public12
speaking, want to explore the depths of agriscience, or get hands-on13
experience working in the industry, they are able to acquire such14
experiences through the diverse opportunities of agricultural education15
and the FFA; and16
WHEREAS, We recognize that the Colorado FFA Association and17
Foundation are growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening18
agriculture through youth development; now, therefore,19
Be It Resolved by the Senate of the Seventy-fifth General Assembly20
of the State of Colorado, the House of Representatives concurring herein:21
That we, the members of the General Assembly, proudly recognize22
and designate "Colorado FFA Day" on March 17, 2025, in celebration of23
the many students who have gone and continue to go through the FFA24
program.25
Be It Further Resolved, That copies of this Joint Resolution be sent26
to the Honorable Governor Jared Polis, Colorado Commissioner of27
Agriculture Kate Greenberg, and the members of the Colorado28
Congressional Delegation.29
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