08 LC 95
0397
House
Resolution 1290
By:
Representatives Smith of the
113th,
Roberts of the
154th,
England of the
108th,
Ralston of the
7th,
Black of the
174th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Oconee County Middle School Future Farmers of America and
inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Oconee County Middle School FFA of Watkinsville, Georgia, has been named
"Outstanding Middle School" Model of Innovation winner at the 80th National FFA
Convention; and
WHEREAS,
Toyota sponsors the Model of Innovation awards as a special project of the
National FFA Foundation, and it is one of the many ways FFA members accomplish
the FFA mission and succeed in making a difference in their communities and the
lives of their fellow students; and
WHEREAS,
the nation's top ten three-star gold chapters in the middle school development
division competed for this award, and Oconee County Middle School FFA received a
plaque in an on-stage ceremony during the convention; and
WHEREAS,
the Oconee County Middle School FFA promotes thoughtful citizenship among its
members by organizing a holiday canned food and toy drive, providing gifts for
teachers, and fostering positive relationships between FFA and the community by
caroling in the community during the Christmas season; and
WHEREAS,
the Oconee County Middle School FFA chapter runs its own self-sustaining school
floral business, where students prepare the floral arrangements, prepare cards
for the floral arrangements, make the deliveries, prepare invoices for orders,
collect payment, and keep financial records of their sales and disbursements;
and
WHEREAS,
as these young people have demonstrated an exemplary dedication to the FFA and
their community, it is fitting and proper to commend them on this
occasion.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize the Oconee County Middle School FFA, commend them for their
accomplishments, and invite them to appear before this body on a date and time
designated by the Speaker of the House for the purpose of being recognized and
receiving appropriate copies of this resolution.