SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 370
WHEREAS, Many students in Texas 4-H are gathering in
Austin on March 29, 2023, 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 550,000 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 29,000
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 have the opportunity to engage in
projects related not only to agriculture but also to science,
engineering, technology, natural resources, and healthy
lifestyles; in Texas, the most popular programs are food and
nutrition, agriculture awareness and education, gardening and
horticulture, and veterinary science; and
WHEREAS, According to a study conducted by the Institute
for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University,
4-H participants are four times more likely than their peers to
contribute to their communities; they are also twice as likely to
make healthier choices and to participate in science programs
outside of school; 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, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 29, 2023, as 4-H Day at the
State Capitol and extend to all those in attendance sincere best
wishes for a memorable and productive event.
Parker
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 29, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate