H.R. No. 363
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program has provided
invaluable experience-based training for young people across the
Lone Star State, and many 4-H members are gathering in Austin on
March 14, 2019, in celebration of 4-H Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Established as an agricultural club in Jack County
in 1908, 4-H is now the largest youth development program in the
state, with more than 522,000 students from every Texas county
taking part each year; the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and
the Prairie View A&M Cooperative Extension Program administer the
program and are assisted by more than 27,000 trained volunteers;
and
WHEREAS, The organization's name stands for Head, Heart,
Hands, and Health, reflecting different aspects of an individual's
personal and social responsibilities; guided by the motto "to make
the best better," today's clubs emphasize leadership, citizenship,
and strong character, help members to acquire valuable life skills,
and foster readiness for college and the workplace; participants
can engage in projects related not only to agriculture but also
science, engineering, technology, natural resources, and healthy
lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, 4-H has enriched the lives of
countless youths across the Lone Star State, and the program's
alumni have gone on to make a lasting, positive difference in their
communities and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 14, 2019, as 4-H Day at the State
Capitol and extend to all those in attendance sincere best wishes
for a memorable and informative event.
Bailes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 363 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House