What This Bill Does
This resolution (a formal statement expressing support) supports naming February 18 through February 25, 2023, as "National FFA Week." The Senate recognizes the National FFA Organization's role in developing leaders and celebrates the organization's 95th anniversary.
Who It Affects
The National FFA Organization and its members are directly affected. This includes the more than 850,000 FFA members across 8,995 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Washington, D.C. The more than 13,000 FFA advisors and agricultural education teachers are also recognized.
Key Provisions
The Senate supports the designation of February 18 through February 25, 2023, as "National FFA Week" (Resolved section 1).
The Senate recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders (Resolved section 2).
The Senate celebrates the 95th anniversary of the National FFA Organization (Resolved section 3).
What Changes
This is a symbolic resolution expressing support. It does not create new laws or requirements. The bill recognizes an existing organization and designates specific dates for celebration.
Important Definitions
FFA: The National FFA Organization, established in 1928, with a mission to develop students' potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
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118TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 69
Expressing support for the designation of February 18 through February
25, 2023, as ‘‘National FFA Week’’, recognizing the important role
of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation
of globally conscious leaders who will change the world and in celebration
of the 95th anniversary of the National FFA Organization.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Mr. YOUNG (for himself, Mr. COONS, Mr. BOOZMAN, Ms. STABENOW, Ms.
BALDWIN, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. BRAUN,
Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. CARPER, Mr. CASEY, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. CORNYN, Ms.
CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. DAINES, Mr.
DURBIN, Ms. ERNST, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr.
HAGERTY, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. HICKENLOOPER, Mr. HOEVEN, Mrs. HYDE-
SMITH, Mr. KAINE, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KING, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr.
LANKFORD, Mr. LUJA´N, Ms. LUMMIS, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. MCCONNELL,
Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. OSSOFF, Mr. RISCH, Mr. ROMNEY, Mr.
ROUNDS, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, Ms. SINEMA, Ms.
SMITH, Mr. THUNE, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. TUBERVILLE, Mr. WICKER, Mrs.
BLACKBURN, Mr. COTTON, Mrs. BRITT, Mr. SCOTT of Florida, Mr.
WARNOCK, Mr. VANCE, Mr. WELCH, and Mr. KELLY) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of February 18
through February 25, 2023, as ‘‘National FFA Week’’,
recognizing the important role of the National FFA Or-
ganization in developing the next generation of globally
conscious leaders who will change the world and in cele-
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•SRES 69 ATS
bration of the 95th anniversary of the National FFA
Organization.
Whereas the National FFA Organization (referred to in this
preamble as the ‘‘FFA’’) was established in 1928;
Whereas the mission of the FFA is to make a positive dif-
ference in the lives of students by developing their poten-
tial for premier leadership, personal growth, and career
success through agricultural education;
Whereas the FFA has more than 850,000 members in 8,995
chapters in all 50 States, the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and Washington,
D.C.;
Whereas the FFA welcomes all students;
Whereas more than 13,000 FFA advisors and agricultural
education teachers deliver an integrated model of agricul-
tural education, providing students with an innovative
and cutting-edge education;
Whereas the FFA facilitates formative experiences, altering
the course of the lives of students for the better;
Whereas FFA members develop the necessary career-readi-
ness skills to continue their education in college or to
enter the workforce immediately;
Whereas the FFA prepares members to be globally conscious
citizens of their communities, their States, their country,
and the world;
Whereas the FFA provides opportunities to demonstrate lit-
eracy, advocacy, and technical skills in agriculture, food,
and natural resources;
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Whereas the origin of the blue FFA jacket dates back to
1933, when it was created by the Universal Uniform
Company in Fredericktown, Ohio;
Whereas the FFA jacket debuted at the 1933 National FFA
Convention and was so popular that the official delegates
of the convention made the jacket part of the official
FFA attire;
Whereas the 1,000,000th FFA jacket was sold in 1964, and
by 1976, 2,000,000 FFA jackets had been sold;
Whereas 80,000 FFA jackets are sold annually; and
Whereas members of the FFA will celebrate ‘‘National FFA
Week’’ during the week of February 18 through Feb-
ruary 25, 2023: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) supports the designation of February 18
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through February 25, 2023, as ‘‘National FFA
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Week’’;
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(2) recognizes the important role of the Na-
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tional FFA Organization in developing the next gen-
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eration of globally conscious leaders who will change
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the world; and
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(3) celebrates the 95th anniversary of the Na-
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tional FFA Organization.
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