IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1517 
Expressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 
2024, as ‘‘National 4–H Week’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 
Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, 
Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, and Mr. CUELLAR) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and 
the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a 
period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the com-
mittee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of October 7 through 
October 12, 2024, as ‘‘National 4–H Week’’. 
Whereas 4–H is the largest youth development organization 
in the United States, supporting nearly 6,000,000 young 
people across the United States; 
Whereas 4–H helps young people become confident, inde-
pendent, resilient, and compassionate leaders; 
Whereas 4–H is delivered by the Cooperative Extension Sys-
tem, a community of more than 110 land-grant colleges 
and universities across the United States that provides 
experiences for young people to learn through hands-on 
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projects in the important areas of health, science, agri-
culture, and civic engagement; 
Whereas the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of 
the Department of Agriculture serves as the Federal 
partner of 4–H in collaboration with land-grant colleges 
and universities, the Cooperative Extension System, and 
National 4–H Council; 
Whereas National 4–H Week showcases the incredible ways 
4–H provides opportunities for all young people and high-
lights the remarkable members of 4–H in all 50 States 
and across the globe who work each day to make a posi-
tive impact on other individuals; 
Whereas the 4–H network of nearly 500,000 volunteers and 
3,500 professionals provides caring and supportive men-
toring to all members of 4–H, helping members to grow 
into true leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries; and 
Whereas members of 4–H will celebrate ‘‘National 4–H 
Week’’ during the week of October 7 through October 12, 
2024: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National 4–H 
Week’’; 
(2) recognizes the important role of 4–H as the 
youth development program of the Nation’s Cooper-
ative Extension System and the Department of Agri-
culture; 
(3) encourages all citizens to recognize 4–H for 
the significant impact the organization and members 
have made and continue to make by empowering 
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youth with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime; 
and 
(4) celebrates the work of 4–H in developing 
engaged, healthy, and productive citizens who are 
‘‘Beyond Ready’’ for work and life in a world of 
change. 
Æ 
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