SENATE RESOLUTION 77--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 16 THROUGH 23, 2019, AS ``NATIONAL FFA WEEK,'' RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF THE NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION IN DEVELOPING YOUNG LEADERS...; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 29
(Senate - February 14, 2019)
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SENATE RESOLUTION 77--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 16 THROUGH 23,
2019, AS ``NATIONAL FFA WEEK,'' RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF THE
NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION IN DEVELOPING YOUNG LEADERS, AND CELEBRATING
50 YEARS OF FEMALE MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION
Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. Young, Ms. Baldwin, Ms. Duckworth, Mr.
King, Mr. Carper, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Jones, Mr. Merkley, Ms. Hassan, Ms.
Klobuchar, Ms. Stabenow, Ms. Smith, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Risch, Mr. Moran,
Mr. Braun, Ms. Collins, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Cruz,
Mr. Tillis, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Rounds,
Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Enzi, Ms. Ernst,
Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Alexander, Mrs. Hyde-Smith,
Mr. Grassley, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Daines, and Mr. Romney) submitted the
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 77
Whereas Future Farmers of America (FFA) was established in
1928 and is now known as the National FFA Organization;
Whereas the National FFA Organization is comprised of more
than 8,500 chapters in all 50 States, Puerto Rico, the United
States Virgin Islands, and Washington, D.C.;
Whereas more than 650,000 students in secondary schools,
community and technical colleges, and universities are
members of the National FFA Organization;
Whereas 2019 marks 50 years of female membership in the
National FFA Organization;
Whereas the National FFA Organization welcomes students
with diverse backgrounds;
Whereas the mission of the National FFA Organization is to
develop the potential of students for premier leadership,
personal growth, and career success through agricultural
education;
Whereas, through classroom education and hands-on work
experience, the National FFA Organization prepares students
for college and a broad range of careers, including more than
255 careers in agriculture;
Whereas members of the National FFA Organization strengthen
their communities through service and by preparing the next
generation of leaders to meet agricultural challenges; and
Whereas members of the National FFA Organization will
celebrate National FFA Week during the week of February 16
through 23, 2019: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) designates February 16 through 23, 2019, as ``National
FFA Week'';
(2) recognizes the important role of the National FFA
Organization in developing young leaders and providing
educational and career opportunities to students; and
(3) celebrates 50 years of female membership in the
National FFA Organization.
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