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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the FFA are gathering in Austin on |
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February 26, 2013, to celebrate Texas FFA Day at the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, First chartered in 1929 as the state affiliate of |
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Future Farmers of America, the Texas FFA Association is a |
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leadership development organization for students enrolled in |
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agricultural education courses; one of the largest organizations of |
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its kind in the country, it has some 93,000 members, who are led by |
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an elected group of student officers representing the 10 FFA areas |
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of the state; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to sponsoring a range of programs and |
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learning opportunities, the association presents more than $2 |
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million in scholarships annually in recognition of members' |
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academic accomplishments and involvement in career training |
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activities; and |
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WHEREAS, Now in its ninth decade, the Texas FFA Association |
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has contributed to the success of countless students, and this |
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occasion provides a fitting opportunity to honor this notable |
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organization; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 26, 2013, as Texas FFA Day at |
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the State Capitol and extend to the FFA members and staff here today |
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sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable visit. |