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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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 Organization, which
10 encompasses all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
11 Islands, represents more than one million members in 9,235
12 chapters, while the Indiana FFA membership has grown to over
13 14,000 members and 230 chapters;
14 Whereas, Both organizations have become dynamic youth
15 organizations with a mission to change lives and prepare
16 members for premier leadership, personal growth, and career
17 success 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
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1 cooperation and healthy lifestyles, and encouraging excellence
2 in scholarship;
3 Whereas, The members of FFA, by living the motto
4 "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to
5 Serve," are able to put the leadership skills they develop into
6 action and are empowered to make a positive impact in their
7 communities; and
8 Whereas, FFA Week started in 1947 as an opportunity for
9 members, alumni, and sponsors to celebrate and advocate for
10 agricultural education and will be celebrated this year from
11 February 15-22: Therefore,
12 Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly
13 of the State of Indiana, the House of Representatives
14 concurring:
15 SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly
16 recognizes the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA
17 Association for exemplary work in the advancement of
18 agricultural education in Indiana and across the country.
19 SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed
20 to transmit copies of the Resolution to Indiana FFA state
21 officers: Ethan Wolheter, President; Christina Caldwell,
22 Secretary; Stephanie Berenda, Northern Region Vice President;
23 Cale Williams, Southern Region Vice President; Sienna
24 Alexander, Reporter; Kyatalin Baker, Treasurer; and Garrett
25 Bolin, Sentinel.
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