1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 406 1-3 WHEREAS, An acclaimed youth organization, the 4-H Program 1-4 is a nonformal educational program, and its members from 1-5 Henderson County are truly a shining example of the success of 1-6 this organization; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Offered by the Texas Agricultural Extension 1-8 Service, the Texas 4-H Program endeavors to enable young people to 1-9 acquire knowledge, develop life skills, and form attitudes that 1-10 allow them to become productive and contributing citizens; as 1-11 evidenced by the 4-H motto, "To make the best better," this 1-12 enduring organization challenges its members to constantly improve 1-13 themselves and their environment, ensuring a bright future for this 1-14 next generation of Texas leaders; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A green four-leaf clover with a white "H" on 1-16 each clover leaf, the 4-H emblem is a visual reminder of the group's 1-17 pledge, a promise to utilize head, heart, hands, and health for the 1-18 betterment of community and self; this civic-minded dedication is 1-19 evident in the many diverse and practical programs offered to 4-H 1-20 members, including lessons in cooking, raising animals, using 1-21 computers, and developing leadership skills, as well as projects 1-22 that help develop decision-making abilities, communication skills, 1-23 and a positive attitude; and 2-1 WHEREAS, With approximately 300 members and 65 volunteers, 2-2 the Henderson County 4-H Program is a flourishing branch of the 2-3 organization; these noteworthy youth compete with their peers on 2-4 the county, district, state, regional, and national levels, and 2-5 they have won a significant number of awards while making numerous 2-6 close friendships that will last a lifetime; and 2-7 WHEREAS, The members of the 4-H Program of Henderson County 2-8 are exceptional Texans committed to using their many talents to 2-9 improve both their lives and the lives of their neighbors, and 2-10 it is a privilege to honor them at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 77th Legislature, hereby congratulate the members of the 2-13 Henderson County 4-H Program for their many achievements and extend 2-14 sincere best wishes for a memorable visit to the State Capitol; and, 2-15 be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-17 prepared for these young Texans as an expression of high regard 2-18 by the Texas Senate. 2-19 Staples 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the above 2-23 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-24 on March 6, 2001. 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Secretary of the Senate 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Member, Texas Senate