SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 261
	WHEREAS, February 18 to 25, 2017, has been set aside as
	National FFA Week, and in conjunction with this observance,
	members, advisors, and guests of the Texas FFA Association are
	gathering in Austin on February 21 to celebrate Texas FFA Day at
	the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, The FFA was founded in 1928, and the Texas FFA was
	chartered the following year; throughout its history, the
	organization has helped youth across the state and nation develop
	knowledge and skills related to agriculture, food, and natural
	resources; and
	WHEREAS, The FFA program is integral to a three-part
	educational model that also includes classroom instruction and
	supervised hands-on experiences, and this initiative provides
	vital support to the core curriculum of the Texas Education
	Agency's Foundation High School Program; and
	WHEREAS, Texas FFA also fosters good citizenship and
	strong leadership in the state's schools, and over the course of
	its long history, FFA has produced many outstanding community,
	state, and national leaders in the fields of industry, education,
	and government, including many members who have served in this
	chamber; and
	WHEREAS, The largest FFA organization in the country, the
	Texas association has more than 118,000 members led by an elected
	group of state officers who each represent one of the state's 10
	FFA areas; each year, the organization awards more than $2
	million in scholarships to deserving members who have
	demonstrated academic excellence, career readiness, and
	preparation for effective civic engagement; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas FFA Association contributes immensely
	to the success of agriculture, career, and technical education,
	and in so doing, it is helping young Texans build a strong
	foundation for future success; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby recognize February 21, 2017, as Texas FFA Day
	at the State Capitol and extend to all those participating
	sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable event; and, be
	it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the Texas FFA Association as an expression of high regard from
	the Texas Senate.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 21, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate