Bill Text: VA HJR20 | 2014 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the Nelson County High School Senior Chapter of FFA, Forestry Judging Team.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-01-16 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ20ER) [HJR20 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2014-HJR20-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, the Nelson Senior Future Farmers of America Chapter Forestry Judging Team of Nelson County High School in Lovingston placed first in the National Forestry Judging Career Development Event in November 2013; and WHEREAS, the Nelson Senior Future Farmers of America (FFA) Forestry Judging Team won regional and state competitions in 2012 and 2013, displaying exceptional knowledge of trees, tree diseases, forestry tools, wood products, and other subjects to qualify for the national event; and WHEREAS, with the assistance of private and state experts, the Nelson Senior FFA Forestry Judging Team worked diligently to prepare for the National Forestry Judging Career Development Event (CDE); and WHEREAS, the Nelson Senior FFA Forestry Judging Team faced 156 other competitors on 40 teams at the National Forestry Judging CDE, which was held in Kentucky at the 86th National FFA Convention and Expo; and WHEREAS, displaying a keen understanding of all aspects of forest management at the national competition, the Nelson Senior FFA Forestry Judging Team participated in tree identification events, timber cruising, a chainsaw practicum, an interview on forestry issues, and other activities; and WHEREAS, each member of the Nelson Senior FFA Forestry Judging Team contributed greatly to the win, with Jack Taggart placing first overall in the nation and earning a gold medal, Jamie Conner placing second and earning a gold medal, Zach Barnes placing 19th and earning a gold medal, and Jesse Carter placing 43rd and earning a gold medal; and WHEREAS, the members of the Nelson Senior FFA Forestry Judging Team gained valuable experience that will help them protect the environment and better serve the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, the Nelson Senior FFA Forestry Judging Team has brought great honor to the Commonwealth on a national level and its victory is a reflection of the members' dedication and hard work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Nelson Senior Future Farmers of America Chapter Forestry Judging Team on placing first in the National Forestry Judging Career Development Event; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Edward McCann, Sr., coach and advisor to the Nelson County High School Senior Future Farmers of America Chapter Forestry Judging Team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's knowledge and skill and best wishes on future endeavors. |
