SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 84
WHEREAS, In conjunction with the annual observance of
National FFA Week, members, advisors, and guests of the Texas FFA
Association are gathering in Austin from February 21 to 26, 2021,
to celebrate Texas FFA Week at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, For the past century, the Texas FFA has helped
youth develop knowledge and skills in industries related to
agriculture, food, and natural resources; the FFA program is
integral to a three-part educational model that also encompasses
classroom instruction and work-based learning through supervised
agricultural experiences, which may include such activities as
starting a business, conducting scientific research, or working
in production for an established company; and
WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization fosters good
citizenship and strong leadership in Texas schools, and over the
course of its long history, it has produced many outstanding
community, state, and national leaders of industry, education,
and government, including many members who have served in this
chamber; and
WHEREAS, The largest FFA affiliate in the country, the
Texas association has more than 137,000 members and is guided by
elected officers who each represent one of the state's 12 FFA
areas; those individuals are Blake Mills, president of Area VII,
Emilee Sanderson, first vice president of Area II, Faith Snapp of
Area I, Annie Valicek of Area III, Kirby Russell of Area IV,
Caitlyn Muckensturm of Area V, Bella Yoder of Area VI, Amy Wallen
of Area VIII, Carson Davis of Area IX, Alexa Salinas of Area X,
Ryan Williamson of Area XI, and Rachel Bradford of Area XII;
every year, the organization awards more than $1 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
immeasurably to the success of agricultural, career, and
technical education, and in so doing, it has greatly enhanced the
prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 21 to 26, 2021, as Texas
FFA Week at the State Capitol and extend to all those
participating sincere best wishes for an informative and
enjoyable 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 from the Texas Senate.
Hughes
Bettencourt Hinojosa Perry Bettencourt Hinojosa Perry
Bettencourt Hinojosa Perry
Birdwell Kolkhorst Seliger Birdwell Kolkhorst Seliger
Birdwell Kolkhorst Seliger
Buckingham Nichols Taylor Buckingham Nichols Taylor
Buckingham Nichols Taylor
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Bettencourt Hinojosa Perry
Birdwell Kolkhorst Seliger
Buckingham Nichols Taylor