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Senate
Resolution 299
By:
Senator Bulloch of the 11th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Future Farmers of America and recognizing February 17, 2009, as Future
Farmers of America Day at the state capitol and February 21 through 28, 2009, as
Future Farmers of America Week; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and agricultural education provide a strong
foundation for the youth of America and the future of the food, fiber, and
natural resource systems; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia FFA association ranks as the third largest state FFA association in
the nation with 28,441 current members; and
WHEREAS,
the FFA promotes premier leadership, personal growth, and career success among
its members; and
WHEREAS,
agricultural education and the FFA ensure a steady supply of young professionals
to meet the growing demands in the science, business, and technology of
agriculture; and
WHEREAS,
the FFA motto, "Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning to live, Living to
serve," gives direction of purpose to these students who take an active role in
succeeding in agricultural education; and
WHEREAS,
the FFA promotes citizenship, volunteerism, patriotism, and cooperation and
increases awareness of the global and technological importance of agriculture
and its contribution to economic and personal vitality.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
the Future Farmers of America for their contribution to the welfare of this
state and nation and recognize February 17, 2009, as Future Farmers of America
Day at the state capitol and the week of February 21 through 29, 2009, as Future
Farmers of America Week.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the national Future
Farmers of America organization.