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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In conjunction with the annual observance of |
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National FFA Week, members, advisors, and guests of the Texas FFA |
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Association are gathering in Austin on February 21, 2019, to |
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celebrate Texas FFA Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, For the past century, the Texas FFA has helped youth |
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develop knowledge and skills in industries related to agriculture, |
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food, and natural resources; the FFA program is integral to a |
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three-part educational model that also encompasses classroom |
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instruction and work-based learning through supervised |
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agricultural experiences, which may include such activities as |
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starting a business, conducting scientific research, or working in |
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production for 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, 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 affiliate in the country, the Texas |
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association has more than 128,000 members and is guided by elected |
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officers who each represent one of the state's 12 FFA areas; every |
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year, the organization awards more than $2 million in scholarships |
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to deserving members who have demonstrated academic excellence, |
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career readiness, and preparation for effective civic engagement; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas FFA Association contributes immeasurably |
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to the success of agricultural, career, and technical education, |
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and in so doing, it has greatly enhanced the prosperity of the Lone |
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Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 21, 2019, 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 an informative and enjoyable event; and, be it |
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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. |