Bill Text: TX SR259 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 22, 2011, as Texas FFA Day at the State Capitol.

Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-22 - Reported enrolled [SR259 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR259-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 259
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the members of the Texas FFA Association and Texans across
the state in celebrating February 22, 2011, as Texas FFA Day at
the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Held in conjunction with National FFA Week, Texas
FFA Day at the Capitol celebrates the many contributions this
exceptional organization has made to agricultural education
across our state and nation; and
WHEREAS, With more than 80,000 members, the Texas FFA
Association is the largest organization of its kind in the
country; members are led by an elected group of state officers
who each represent one of the 10 FFA areas in the state; and
WHEREAS, The Texas FFA Association presents more than $2
million in academic and award scholarships to deserving members
each year; and
WHEREAS, More than 112,000 students are enrolled in
agricultural education courses in Texas, and the Texas FFA
Association plays an important role in helping them achieve
success; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby welcome the members, advisors, and guests of
the Texas FFA Association and extend to them best wishes for a
memorable Texas FFA Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special day.
Shapiro
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate