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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 93
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program for its |
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legacy of outstanding service to the state; and |
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WHEREAS, This exemplary program traces its roots to the |
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1908 founding of the Jack County Boys Corn Club, which taught |
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improved production methods to a group of 25 farm boys; other |
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early efforts were the Milam County Girls Tomato Club and a 1914 |
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Waller County initiative to teach African American boys and girls |
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how to supplement their families' diets by growing vegetable |
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gardens and raising poultry; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas 4-H evolved from these early groups and |
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today provides young people with opportunities to practice life |
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skills, develop strong character, and improve their readiness |
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for the workplace and college; the organization's pledge and |
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motto call on members to make productive use of the four Hs, which |
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stand for head, heart, hands, and health, in order to make the |
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best better; and |
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WHEREAS, Conducted by the employees and volunteers of the |
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Prairie View A&M |
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Cooperative Extension Program, Texas 4-H has through the years |
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involved millions of young people in educational and |
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developmental programs, including Operation Military Kids and |
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efforts to help those affected by disability and hardship; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of Texas 4-H have made countless |
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worthwhile contributions to our state, and it is truly fitting |
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that they be recognized for their many achievements; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Texas 4-H and Youth Development |
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Program and extend to its members best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Texas 4-H as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Schwertner |
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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 January 30, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |