85R11655 JGH-D
By: Burns H.R. No. 562
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, February 18 to 25, 2017, has been set aside as
National FFA Week, and in conjunction with this observance,
members, advisors, and guests of the Texas FFA Association are
gathering in Austin on February 21 to celebrate Texas FFA Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The FFA was founded in 1928, and the Texas FFA was
chartered the following year; throughout its history, the
organization has helped youth across the state and nation develop
knowledge and skills related to agriculture, food, and natural
resources; and
WHEREAS, The FFA program is integral to a three-part
educational model that also includes classroom instruction and
supervised hands-on experiences, and this initiative provides
vital support to the core curriculum of the Texas Education
Agency's Foundation High School Program; and
WHEREAS, Texas FFA also fosters good citizenship and strong
leadership in the state's schools, and over the course of its long
history, FFA has produced many outstanding community, state, and
national leaders in the fields of industry, education, and
government, including many members who have served in this chamber;
and
WHEREAS, The largest FFA organization in the country, the
Texas association has more than 118,000 members led by an elected
group of state officers who each represent one of the state's 10 FFA
areas; each year, the organization awards more than $2 million in
scholarships to deserving members who have demonstrated academic
excellence, career readiness, and preparation for effective civic
engagement; and
WHEREAS, The Texas FFA Association contributes immensely to
the success of agriculture, career, and technical education, and in
so doing, it is helping young Texans build a strong foundation for
future success; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 21, 2017, as Texas FFA Day at
the State Capitol and extend to all those participating sincere
best wishes for a meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas FFA Association as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.