SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 259

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the members of the Texas FFA Association and Texans across the state in celebrating February 22, 2011, as Texas FFA Day at the Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Held in conjunction with National FFA Week, Texas FFA Day at the Capitol celebrates the many contributions this exceptional organization has made to agricultural education across our state and nation; and

WHEREAS, With more than 80,000 members, the Texas FFA Association is the largest organization of its kind in the country; members are led by an elected group of state officers who each represent one of the 10 FFA areas in the state; and

WHEREAS, The Texas FFA Association presents more than $2 million in academic and award scholarships to deserving members each year; and

WHEREAS, More than 112,000 students are enrolled in agricultural education courses in Texas, and the Texas FFA Association plays an important role in helping them achieve success; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby welcome the members, advisors, and guests of the Texas FFA Association and extend to them best wishes for a memorable Texas FFA Day at the Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special day.

Shapiro

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 22, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate