By: Parker S.R. No. 370
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Many students in Texas 4-H are gathering in
  Austin on March 29, 2023, in celebration of 4-H Day at the State
  Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Established as an agricultural club in Jack
  County in 1908, 4-H is now the largest youth development program
  in the state, with more than 550,000 students from every Texas
  county taking part each year; the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
  Service and the Prairie View A&M Cooperative Extension Program
  administer the program and are assisted by more than 29,000
  trained volunteers; and
         WHEREAS, The organization's name stands for Head, Heart,
  Hands, and Health, reflecting different aspects of an
  individual's personal and social responsibilities; guided by the
  motto "to make the best better," today's clubs emphasize
  leadership, citizenship, and strong character, help members to
  acquire valuable life skills, and foster readiness for college
  and the workplace; participants have the opportunity to engage in
  projects related not only to agriculture but also to science,
  engineering, technology, natural resources, and healthy
  lifestyles; in Texas, the most popular programs are food and
  nutrition, agriculture awareness and education, gardening and
  horticulture, and veterinary science; and
         WHEREAS, According to a study conducted by the Institute
  for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University,
  4-H participants are four times more likely than their peers to
  contribute to their communities; they are also twice as likely to
  make healthier choices and to participate in science programs
  outside of school; and
         WHEREAS, Since its inception, 4-H has enriched the lives
  of countless youths across the Lone Star State, and the program's
  alumni have gone on to make a lasting, positive difference in
  their communities and beyond; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Texas Senate of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize March 29, 2023, as 4-H Day at the
  State Capitol and extend to all those in attendance sincere best
  wishes for a memorable and productive event.