82R6178 JNC-D
By: Aycock H.R. No. 203
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, February 2, 2011, marks the inaugural 4-H Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The 4-H program got its start in Texas in 1908 when
Thomas M. Marks organized a club in Jack County to educate boys
about new production methods for corn; four years later, Edna Trigg
founded the Milam County Girls Tomato Club to teach better
production and canning methods for homegrown tomatoes, and in 1914,
opportunities to learn about vegetable gardening and poultry
raising were initiated in Waller County for African American youth;
and
WHEREAS, Today, more than half a million young Texans
participate in 4-H, which encourages members to practice life
skills, develop strong character, and improve their readiness for
the workplace and for college; each program promotes productive use
of the four H's--Head, Heart, Hands, and Health--and supports the
organization's motto, "to make the best better"; moreover,
participants are encouraged to give back to the community through
such worthwhile initiatives as Operation Military Kids for children
who have a deployed parent; and
WHEREAS, Administered by the Texas AgriLife Extension
Service and the Prairie View A&M Cooperative Extension Program, 4-H
is made possible through the dedicated efforts of numerous
employees and nearly 34,000 trained volunteers; and
WHEREAS, The 4-H program has provided exceptional learning
experiences to generations of young Texans, and in so doing, it has
enhanced the quality of life for countless individuals, families,
and communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 2, 2011, as Texas 4-H Day at
the State Capitol and extend to the organization's administrators,
staff, volunteers, and participants sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.