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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Canton chapter of the FFA celebrated the 75th |
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anniversary of its founding on November 1, 2010; and |
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WHEREAS, Chartered on that day in 1935 as the 249th chapter in |
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the Texas FFA Association, the Canton FFA has since helped |
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countless students graduate from high school prepared to become |
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productive citizens; the FFA develops students' skills and |
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leadership potential through agricultural education, while |
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encouraging wise management of economic, environmental, and human |
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resources in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, The Canton FFA marked its 75th anniversary in a |
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memorable way with a presentation from chapter president Cheyenne |
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Pool, a live radio broadcast, and other festivities, including a |
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visit by members of the Texas FFA Travel Team who spoke to |
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agriculture science students at the school about the importance of |
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having a positive attitude; and |
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WHEREAS, The Canton FFA has been promoting interpersonal |
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skills and healthy lifestyles while contributing to the educational |
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development of Canton youth for three-quarters of a century, and |
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this significant milestone is indeed worthy of special recognition; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Canton |
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FFA and extend to all those associated with the chapter sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Canton FFA as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |