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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, February 18 to 25, 2017, 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 21 to celebrate Texas FFA Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The FFA was founded in 1928, and the Texas FFA was |
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chartered the following year; throughout its history, the |
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organization has helped youth across the state and nation develop |
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knowledge and skills related to agriculture, food, and natural |
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resources; and |
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WHEREAS, The FFA program is integral to a three-part |
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educational model that also includes classroom instruction and |
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supervised hands-on experiences, and this initiative provides |
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vital support to the core curriculum of the Texas Education |
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Agency's Foundation High School Program; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas FFA also fosters good citizenship and strong |
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leadership in the state's schools, and over the course of its long |
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history, FFA has produced many outstanding community, state, and |
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national leaders in the fields of industry, education, and |
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government, including many members who have served in this chamber; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The largest FFA organization in the country, the |
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Texas association has more than 118,000 members led by an elected |
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group of state officers who each represent one of the state's 10 FFA |
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areas; each 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 immensely to |
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the success of agriculture, career, and technical education, and in |
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so doing, it is helping young Texans build a strong foundation for |
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future success; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 21, 2017, as Texas FFA Day at |
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the State Capitol and extend to all those participating sincere |
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best wishes for a meaningful and memorable event; 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. |
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Burns |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 562 was adopted by the House on |
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February 21, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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