07 LC 96
2098
Senate
Resolution 116
By:
Senators Bulloch of the 11th, Tolleson of the 20th, Hudgens of the 47th, Hill of
the 4th and Williams of the 19th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Future Farmers of America; 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 25,401 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.
WHEREAS,
the theme for the 2007 FFA Week is "Blue Jackets and Gold
Standards."
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 the week of February 17 through 24, 2007, as FFA
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 FFA
organization.