SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 236
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 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
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.
Flores
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 14, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate