H.R. No. 1507
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 4-H Youth Development Program has provided
invaluable experience-based training for youth across the Lone Star
State for 107 years; and
WHEREAS, The Texas 4-H program can trace its roots back to
1908, when agricultural agent Tom Marks organized the Jack County
Corn Club, which taught local boys about the latest production
technology; over the following years, there was a rapid expansion
of educational programs directed to rural youth, including
opportunities for girls in Milam County to gain insight on better
cultivation and canning methods for homegrown tomatoes and for
African American youth in Waller County to learn about vegetable
gardening and raising poultry; and
WHEREAS, Today, Texas 4-H claims a membership of more than
65,000, with another 850,000 young Texans participating in 4-H
programs at school or youth centers; members acquire 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 their fellow citizens
through volunteer projects to protect the environment, mentor
younger children, and help the less fortunate; and
WHEREAS, Administered by the Texas A&M 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 over 56,000 trained volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its proud history, the 4-H program has
helped develop young Texans into role models by providing
activities that build character and instill strong values, and the
organization is indeed worthy of special legislative recognition;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 25, 2015, as 4-H Day at the State
Capitol and extend to all those associated with the organization
sincere best wishes for continued success.
Raney
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1507 was adopted by the House on March
25, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House