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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to |
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join the members of the Texas FFA Association and citizens across |
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the state in celebrating February 22, 2011, as Texas FFA Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Held in conjunction with National FFA Week, Texas |
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FFA Day at the Capitol celebrates the many contributions this |
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exceptional organization has made to agricultural education |
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throughout the Lone Star State and the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, With more than 80,000 members, the Texas FFA |
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Association is the largest organization of its kind in the country; |
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members are led by an elected group of state officers who each |
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represent one of the 10 FFA areas in the state; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas FFA Association awards more than $2 |
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million in scholarships to deserving members each year in |
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recognition of their academic accomplishments as well as their |
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participation in FFA programs and activities; and |
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WHEREAS, Nearly 113,000 students are enrolled in |
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agricultural education courses in Texas, and the Texas FFA |
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Association plays an important role in helping them achieve |
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success; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 22, 2011, as Texas FFA Day at |
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the State Capitol and extend to the members, advisors, and guests of |
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the Texas FFA Association a warm welcome and best wishes for a |
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memorable day in Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Texas FFA Association as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |