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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 196
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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 19, 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 |
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youth develop knowledge and skills in industries related to |
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agriculture, food, and natural resources; the FFA program is |
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integral to a three-part educational model that also encompasses |
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classroom 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 |
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in 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, |
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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 affiliate in the country, the |
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Texas association has more than 128,000 members and is guided by |
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elected officers who each represent one of the state's 12 FFA |
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areas; every year, the organization awards more than $2 million |
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in scholarships to deserving members who have demonstrated |
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academic excellence, career readiness, and preparation for |
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effective civic engagement; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas FFA Association contributes |
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immeasurably to the success of agricultural, career, and |
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technical education, and in so doing, it has greatly enhanced the |
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prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 19, 2019, 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 by the Texas Senate. |
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Hughes |
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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 19, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |