A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 11, 2025, AS "4-H DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND to COMMEND the STATE 4-H TEEN COUNCIL AND THE 4-H PROGRAM TEAM ON THEIR NUMEROUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE 2024-2025 YEAR AND FOR THE LEADERSHIP AND IMPACT THEY HAVE DEMONSTRATED.

 

Whereas, 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the United States, supporting nearly six million young people across the country; and

 

Whereas, 4-H helps young people become confident, independent, resilient, and compassionate leaders; and

 

Whereas, 4-H is building a ready generation in a world of change and is equipping young people with skills for the future while meeting them where they are today; and

 

Whereas, 4-H has been delivered by the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service to youth from five to eighteen years of age since 1908; and

 

Whereas, South Carolina 4-H has over eighty-six thousand 4-H members across five program areas, Agriculture and Animals; Civic Engagement and Leadership; Healthy Lifestyles; Natural Resources; and Science, Engineering, and Technology; and

 

Whereas, the 4-H network of nearly three thousand five hundred volunteers and forty professionals provides caring and supportive mentoring to all members of 4-H, helping members grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries; and

 

Whereas, "4-H Day" recognizes the important role of 4-H in youth development and education and encourages all South Carolinians to recognize 4-H for preparing young people for work and life through experiential and inquiry-based learning while providing emerging research for positive youth development.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize March 11, 2025 as "4-H Day" in South Carolina and commend the State 4-H Teen Council and the 4-H program team on their numerous accomplishments over the 2024-2025 year and for the leadership and impact they have demonstrated.

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