A house RESOLUTION

 

TO COMMEND THE STATE 4-H TEEN COUNCIL AND 4-H PROGRAM TEAM ON THEIR NUMEROUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE 2024-2025 YEAR, TO RECOGNIZE THEM FOR THE LEADERSHIP AND IMPACT THEY HAVE DEMONSTRATED, AND TO DECLARE TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025, AS "4-H DAY" AT THE STATE CAPITOL.

 

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 5 to 18 years of age since 1908; and

 

Whereas, South Carolina 4-H has over eighty-six thousand 4-H members across five program areas: Agriculture & Animals; Civic Engagement & Leadership; Healthy Lifestyles; Natural Resources; and Science, Engineering & 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 to grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend the state 4-H Teen Council and 4-H Program team on their numerous accomplishments over the 2024-2025 year, recognize them for the leadership and impact they have demonstrated, and declare Tuesday, March 11, 2025, as "4-H Day" at the State Capitol.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Clemson University Cooperative Extension.

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