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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, A competent and assertive agricultural
3 leadership is important to the future of the Illinois
4 agriculture industry; and
5 WHEREAS, Agricultural programs promote an awareness of
6 the global and technological importance of agriculture and
7 its contribution to the economic security of the State of
8 Illinois; and
9 WHEREAS, The wise management of economic, environmental,
10 and human resources of the community are essentials of a good
11 steward; and
12 WHEREAS, Agricultural education promotes the intelligent
13 choice and establishment in an agricultural career; and
14 WHEREAS, Achievement in supervised agricultural
15 experience programs strengthens the confidence of agriculture
16 students in themselves and their work; and
17 WHEREAS, The development of interpersonal skills in
18 teamwork, communications, human relations, and social
19 interaction are characteristics of a desirable workforce; and
20 WHEREAS, Activities that develop character and promote
21 scholarship, citizenship, volunteerism, and patriotism among
22 youth are highly desirable; and
23 WHEREAS, The Illinois Association Future Farmers of
24 America (FFA) makes a positive difference in the lives of
25 students by developing their potential for premier
26 leadership, personal growth, and career success through
27 agricultural education; therefore, be it
28 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
29 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
30 we commend the past and present members of the Illinois
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1 Association FFA and their advisors and congratulate them for
2 building a rich tradition of excellence in agriculture; and
3 be it further
4 RESOLVED, That we commend the Illinois Association FFA
5 for the many positive contributions this Association has made
6 to this State since 1929; and wish the Association and its
7 members great success in the future; and be it further
8 RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
9 presented to the Executive Secretary of the Illinois FFA,
10 James Craft, as an expression of our respect.