Introduced Version
SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. _____
DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the National FFA
Organization and the Indiana FFA Association for exemplary work in
the advancement of agricultural education in Indiana and across the
country.
LEISING
, read first time and referred to Committee on
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Second Regular Session 123rd General Assembly (2024)
SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. _____
1 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the
2 National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association
3 for exemplary work in the advancement of agricultural
4 education in Indiana and across the country.
5 Whereas, The National FFA Organization, established in
6 1928, and the Indiana FFA Association, established in 1929,
7 were created to prepare future generations for the challenges
8 of feeding a growing population;
9 Whereas, The National FFA, which encompasses all 50
10 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, represents
11 more than 945,000 members and 9,150 chapters, while Indiana
12 FFA membership has grown to more than 14,000 members and
13 228 chapters;
14 Whereas, Both organizations have become dynamic youth
15 bodies with a mission to change lives and prepare members for
16 premier leadership, personal growth, and career success
17 through agricultural education;
18 Whereas, FFA accomplishes this mission by developing
19 agricultural leaders, increasing awareness of the importance
20 of agriculture, strengthening the confidence of students
21 involved, promoting the choice of agriculture as a career,
22 encouraging agricultural experience programs, highlighting
23 wise management of community resources, developing
24 members' interpersonal skills and character, promoting
25 cooperation and healthy lifestyles, and encouraging excellence
26 in scholarship;
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1 Whereas, The members of FFA, through living by the motto
2 "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to
3 Serve," are able to put the leadership skills they develop into
4 action and are empowered to make a positive impact in their
5 communities; and
6 Whereas, FFA Week started in 1947 as an opportunity for
7 members, alumni, and sponsors to commend and advocate for
8 agricultural education, and will be celebrated this year from
9 February 17-24: Therefore,
10 Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly
11 of the State of Indiana, the House of Representatives
12 concurring:
13 SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly
14 recognizes the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA
15 Association for exemplary work in the advancement of
16 agricultural education in Indiana and across the country.
17 SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed
18 to transmit copies of this Resolution to Indiana FFA state
19 officers Kelby Roberts, President; Madalyn Denton, Secretary;
20 Conner Keeslar, Northern-Region Vice-President; Blaine
21 Wagner, Southern-Region Vice President; Carson Rudd,
22 Reporter; Caden Sixberry, Treasurer; and Tanner Weakley,
23 Sentinel.
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