TITLE: Recognizing March 25, 2015, as 4-H Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 25, 2015, as 4-H Day.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome the young citizens from across the state who have come to Austin to celebrate 4-H Day at the State Capitol on March 25, 2015; and WHEREAS, Texas 4-H traces its beginnings to a Jack County corn club that began with 25 original members in 1908; today, members from both rural and urban areas have access to an extensive network of 4-H programs that are administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Prairie View A&M Cooperative Extension Program; and WHEREAS, The 4-H community consists of young people across the nation who are learning the skills they need to succeed in life; the club seeks to meet the challenges of childhood through a coordinated, progressive series of educational experiences that enhance life skills and help young citizens develop social, emotional, physical, and cognitive competencies; and WHEREAS, The 4-H program encourages wise and productive use of the four Hs, which stand for head, hands, heart, and health; through the years, millions of Texas youths have used the 4-H pledge as a framework for building bright and successful futures; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the members and volunteers of Texas 4-H on the occasion of 4-H Day at the State Capitol and extend to them best wishes for a rewarding visit to Austin; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Estes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 16, 2015.