Georgia-2009-SR147-Enrolled

By: Senators Grant of the 25th, Pearson of the 51st, Tate of the 38th, Seay of the 34th, Douglas of the 17th and others

Recognizing and commending all 4-H Clubs of Georgia and declaring February 9, 2009, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, 4-H members consistently demonstrate the ability and leadership necessary to be champions and serve as outstanding representatives of Georgia's youth; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Joshua Akins serves with distinction and dedication as Georgia 4-H President; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Roger "Bo" Ryles, of Cooperative Extension and Georgia 4-H Leader, has worked diligently with the 4-H Clubs throughout Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the leadership, dedication, and hard work of Paul Rice of Hart County, Brock Hufstetler of Bartow County, Charity Greene of Evans County, and Haley Gilleland of Ben Hill County as district presidents have been acknowledged by the 4-H membership in the election of each of these young people to serve as president for 2008-09; and

WHEREAS, the excellent record of accomplishments in citizenship and leadership of John Scott of Madison County, Abbey Hufstetler of Bartow County, Dantarius Wright of Bleckley County, and Katie Thigpen of Charlton County were recognized in Washington, D.C., at the 2008 National 4-H Conference; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Stunzi of Clarke County and Kathryn Leigh Buford of Crisp County were named 2008 Leadership in Action winners; and

WHEREAS, Zach Hall of Lowndes County, Andy Smith of Charlton County, Abbey Hufstetler of Bartow County, Christine Odom of Oconee County, and Katie Comer of Carroll County were named state winners in the 2008 Dean's Awards competition; and
WHEREAS, the Lowndes County Archery Team, composed of Garrett Hancock, Brent Hritz, Jantz Jenkins, and Ethan Pickles, won the National Archery competition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 4-H Program; Mr. Joshua Akins, Georgia 4-H President; Dr. Roger "Bo" Ryles, Georgia 4-H Leader; and each of the 2008-09 4-H district presidents, 2008 Dean's Awards winners, 2008 National 4-H Conference delegates, 2008 Teen Leadership winners, and the National Winning Lowndes County Archery Team for their numerous accomplishments and for the leadership which they have demonstrated.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that February 9, 2009, is declared 4-H Day at the state capitol.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.