HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-033RESOLUTION NO. 12-033
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 18, 2012
THROUGH FEBRUARY 25, 2012 AS "FUTURE
FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA) WEEK" IN ST. LUCIE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization was founded in 1928
and represents a large diversity of over 300 careers in the food, fiber and natural resources
industry. FFA is an integral part of a school system.
2. FFA uses agricultural education to create real world success. Agriculture teachers
become advisors to local FFA chapters, which students join. More than 7,000 FFA chapters are
currently in existence and their programs are managed on a local, state and national level. Each
chapter's Program of Activities is designed with the needs of the students in mind. Activities vary
greatly from school to school, but are based in awell-integrated curriculum. Chapter activities and
FFA programs promote premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.
3. The FFA motto "learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, and living to serve"
gives direction of purpose to those students who take an active role in succeeding in agricultural
education.
4. FFA members are our future engineers, scientists, teachers and producers. One of
every five Americans is employed in the food, fiber and natural resources industries; and FFA
members are preparing for one of those 300 careers in agriculture.
5. This Board believes Future Farmers of America (FFA) should be recognized for their
dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of students; and for becoming the premier
youth leadership organization in the world.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim February 18, 2012 through February 25, 2012, as
"FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA) WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to recognize this worthwhile
organization for its contribution to the future farmers of America.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 7`h day of February, 2012.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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