R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The 4-H Program of the Texas Agricultural Extension 1-2 Service is one of the state's premier youth organizations, and the 1-3 4-H Program members from Henderson County are among the most active 1-4 participants in this worthy venture; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The largest youth organization in the nation, the 1-6 4-H Program has as its motto, "To Make the Best Better," and 1-7 although it is primarily associated with fostering agricultural 1-8 skills, the program also promotes projects in the areas of consumer 1-9 life skills, leadership, food and nutrition, photography, and 1-10 natural resources; and 1-11 WHEREAS, In recent years between 10 and 15 percent of all 1-12 Texas youth between the ages of five and 19 have annually been 1-13 enrolled as 4-H members or 4-H Clover Kids and the program has 1-14 encouraged these young Texans to undertake interesting initiatives 1-15 and activities, as well as make friends and learn responsibility; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, The 300 members and 68 volunteers of the Henderson 1-18 County 4-H Program participate in projects at the county, district, 1-19 state, and national levels and also devote their time and talents 1-20 to a variety of competitions; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Motivating youth in a productive manner is vital to 1-22 creating a brighter future for all Texans; the 4-H Program of 1-23 Henderson County has achieved outstanding success in this regard, 1-24 and it is truly appropriate that this organization be honored at 2-1 this time; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby commend the 4-H Program of Henderson County and 2-4 extend a warm welcome to its members on the occasion of their visit 2-5 to the State Capitol; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for the members of the 4-H Program of Henderson County as 2-8 an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Alexander _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 387 was adopted by the House on March 9, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House