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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 228
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WHEREAS, February 21 to 28, 2015, has been set aside as |
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National FFA Week, and in conjunction with this observance, |
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members, advisors, and guests of the Texas FFA Association are |
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gathering in Austin on February 24, 2015, to celebrate Texas FFA |
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Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, For nearly 100 years, FFA has helped youth develop |
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knowledge and skills related to agriculture, food, and natural |
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resources; the FFA program is integral to a three-part |
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educational model that also encompasses classroom instruction |
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and supervised agricultural experiences, which may include such |
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activities as starting a business or working in production or for |
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an established company; and |
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WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization fosters good |
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citizenship and strong leadership in Texas schools, and over the |
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course of its long history, it has produced many outstanding |
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community, state, and national leaders of industry, education, |
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and government, including many members who have served in this |
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chamber; and |
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WHEREAS, The largest FFA organization in the country, the |
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Texas association has more than 106,000 members and is guided by |
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elected officers who each represent one of the state's 10 FFA |
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areas; every year, the organization awards more than $2 million in |
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scholarships to deserving members who have demonstrated academic |
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excellence, career readiness, and preparation for effective civic |
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engagement; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas FFA Association contributes immeasurably |
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tothesuccessofagricultural,career,andtechnicaleducation, |
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and in so doing, it has greatly enhanced the prosperity of the |
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Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 24, 2015, as Texas FFA Day |
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at the State Capitol and extend to all those participating |
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sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable event; and, |
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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 from the Texas Senate. |
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Kolkhorst |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 23, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |