H.R. No. 285

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In conjunction with the annual observance of
	National FFA Week, members, advisors, and guests of the Texas FFA
	Association are gathering in Austin on February 21, 2019, to
	celebrate Texas FFA Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, For the past century, the Texas FFA has helped youth
	develop knowledge and skills in industries related to agriculture,
	food, and natural resources; the FFA program is integral to a
	three-part educational model that also encompasses classroom
	instruction and work-based learning through supervised
	agricultural experiences, which may include such activities as
	starting a business, conducting scientific research, or working in
	production for an established company; and
	WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization fosters good
	citizenship and strong leadership in Texas schools, and over the
	course of its long history, it has produced many outstanding
	community, state, and national leaders of industry, education, and
	government, including many members who have served in this chamber;
	and
	WHEREAS, The largest FFA affiliate in the country, the Texas
	association has more than 128,000 members and is guided by elected
	officers who each represent one of the state's 12 FFA areas; every
	year, the organization awards more than $2 million in scholarships
	to deserving members who have demonstrated academic excellence,
	career readiness, and preparation for effective civic engagement;
	and
	WHEREAS, The Texas FFA Association contributes immeasurably
	to the success of agricultural, career, and technical education,
	and in so doing, it has greatly enhanced the prosperity of the Lone
	Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize February 21, 2019, as Texas FFA Day at
	the State Capitol and extend to all those participating sincere
	best wishes for an informative and enjoyable event; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the Texas FFA Association as an expression of high
	regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
	Bailes
	Ashby
	Bonnen of Brazoria Guerra Oliverson
	Allen Guillen Ortega
	Allison Gutierrez Pacheco
	Anchia Harless Paddie
	Anderson Harris Parker
	Ashby Hefner Patterson
	Bailes Hernandez Paul
	Beckley Herrero Perez
	Bell of Kaufman Hinojosa Phelan
	Bell of Montgomery Holland Price
	Bernal Howard Ramos
	Biedermann Huberty Raney
	Blanco Hunter Raymond
	Bohac Israel Reynolds
	Bonnen of Galveston E. Johnson of Dallas Rodriguez
	Bowers J. Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
	Buckley Johnson of Harris Rose
	Bucy Kacal Rosenthal
	Burns King of Hemphill Sanford
	Burrows King of Parker Schaefer
	Button King of Uvalde Shaheen
	Cain Klick Sheffield
	Calanni Krause Sherman, Sr.
	Canales Kuempel Shine
	Capriglione Lambert Smith
	Clardy Landgraf Smithee
	Cole Lang Springer
	Coleman Larson Stephenson
	Collier Leach Stickland
	Cortez Leman Stucky
	Craddick Longoria Swanson
	Cyrier Lozano Talarico
	Darby Lucio III Thierry
	Davis of Dallas Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
	Davis of Harris Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
	Dean Metcalf Tinderholt
	Deshotel Meyer Toth
	Dominguez Meza Turner of Dallas
	Dutton Middleton Turner of Tarrant
	Farrar Miller VanDeaver
	Fierro Minjarez Vo
	Flynn Moody Walle
	Frank Morrison White
	Frullo Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
	Geren Murphy Wray
	Gervin-Hawkins Murr Wu
	Goldman Neave Zedler
	González of Dallas Nevárez Zerwas
	González of El Paso Noble Zwiener
	Goodwin
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 285 was adopted by the House on February
	21, 2019, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House