Bill Text: TX SR261 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 21, 2017, as Texas FFA Day.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-21 - Reported enrolled [SR261 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR261-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, February 18 to 25, 2017, has been set aside as | ||
| National FFA Week, and in conjunction with this observance, | ||
| members, advisors, and guests of the Texas FFA Association are | ||
| gathering in Austin on February 21 to celebrate Texas FFA Day at | ||
| the State Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The FFA was founded in 1928, and the Texas FFA was | ||
| chartered the following year; throughout its history, the | ||
| organization has helped youth across the state and nation develop | ||
| knowledge and skills related to agriculture, food, and natural | ||
| resources; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The FFA program is integral to a three-part | ||
| educational model that also includes classroom instruction and | ||
| supervised hands-on experiences, and this initiative provides | ||
| vital support to the core curriculum of the Texas Education | ||
| Agency's Foundation High School Program; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Texas FFA also fosters good citizenship and | ||
| strong leadership in the state's schools, and over the course of | ||
| its long history, FFA has produced many outstanding community, | ||
| state, and national leaders in the fields of industry, education, | ||
| and government, including many members who have served in this | ||
| chamber; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The largest FFA organization in the country, the | ||
| Texas association has more than 118,000 members led by an elected | ||
| group of state officers who each represent one of the state's 10 | ||
| FFA areas; each 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 immensely | ||
| to the success of agriculture, career, and technical education, | ||
| and in so doing, it is helping young Texans build a strong | ||
| foundation for future success; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, hereby recognize February 21, 2017, as Texas FFA Day | ||
| at the State Capitol and extend to all those participating | ||
| sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable event; and, be | ||
| it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| the Texas FFA Association as an expression of high regard from | ||
| the Texas Senate. | ||
| Hughes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 21, 2017. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
