Bill Text: TX HR192 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 8, 2017, as 4-H Day at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-02-09 - Reported enrolled [HR192 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR192-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 192

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Many proud students in the 4-H program are gathering
in Austin on February 8, 2017, in celebration of 4-H Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Established as an agricultural club in Jack County
in 1908, 4-H is now the largest youth development program in the
state, with more than 550,000 students from every Texas county
taking part each year; the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and
the Prairie View A&M Cooperative Extension Program administer the
program and are assisted by more than 30,000 trained volunteers;
and
WHEREAS, The organization's name stands for Head, Hands,
Heart, and Health, reflecting different aspects of an individual's
personal and social responsibilities; guided by the motto "to make
the best better," today's clubs emphasize leadership, citizenship,
and strong character, help members to acquire valuable life skills,
and foster readiness for college and the workplace; participants
can engage in projects related not only to agriculture but also
science, engineering, technology, natural resources, and healthy
lifestyles; in Texas, the most popular programs are foods and
nutrition, agriculture awareness and education, gardening and
horticulture, and veterinary science; and
WHEREAS, According to a longitudinal study conducted by the
Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts
University, 4-H participants are four times more likely than other
youngsters to contribute to their communities; they are also twice
as likely to make healthier choices and to participate in science
programs outside of school; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, 4-H has enriched the lives of
countless youths across the Lone Star State, and the program's
alumni have gone on to make a lasting, positive difference in their
communities and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 8, 2017, as 4-H Day at the
State Capitol and extend to all those in attendance sincere best
wishes for a memorable and productive event.
Bailes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 192 was adopted by the House on
February 8, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House