A resolution designating the week of February 16 through 23, 2019, as "National FFA Week," recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing young leaders, and celebrating 50 years of female membership in the National FFA Organization.

III 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. RES. 77 Designating the week of February 16 through 23, 2019, as ‘‘National FFA Week,’’ recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing young leaders, and celebrating 50 years of female member- ship in the National FFA Organization. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES FEBRUARY 14, 2019 Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. YOUNG, Ms. BALDWIN, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. KING, Mr. CARPER, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. JONES, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. HAS- SAN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. STABENOW, Ms. SMITH, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. RISCH, Mr. MORAN, Mr. BRAUN, Ms. COLLINS, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. CAS- SIDY, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. WICKER, Mr. ENZI, Ms. ERNST, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. DAINES, and Mr. ROMNEY) submitted the following reso- lution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of February 16 through 23, 2019, as ‘‘National FFA Week,’’ recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing young leaders, and celebrating 50 years of female membership in the National FFA Organization. Whereas Future Farmers of America (FFA) was established in 1928 and is now known as the National FFA Organi- zation; VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:55 Feb 15, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR77.ATS SR77 jbell on DSK30RV082PROD with BILLS 2 •SRES 77 ATS Whereas the National FFA Organization is comprised of more than 8,500 chapters in all 50 States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and Washington, D.C.; Whereas more than 650,000 students in secondary schools, community and technical colleges, and universities are members of the National FFA Organization; Whereas 2019 marks 50 years of female membership in the National FFA Organization; Whereas the National FFA Organization welcomes students with diverse backgrounds; Whereas the mission of the National FFA Organization is to develop the potential of students for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education; Whereas, through classroom education and hands-on work ex- perience, the National FFA Organization prepares stu- dents for college and a broad range of careers, including more than 255 careers in agriculture; Whereas members of the National FFA Organization strengthen their communities through service and by pre- paring the next generation of leaders to meet agricultural challenges; and Whereas members of the National FFA Organization will cel- ebrate National FFA Week during the week of February 16 through 23, 2019: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— 1 (1) designates February 16 through 23, 2019, 2 as ‘‘National FFA Week’’; 3 VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:55 Feb 15, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SR77.ATS SR77 jbell on DSK30RV082PROD with BILLS 3 •SRES 77 ATS (2) recognizes the important role of the Na- 1 tional FFA Organization in developing young lead- 2 ers and providing educational and career opportuni- 3 ties to students; and 4 (3) celebrates 50 years of female membership in 5 the National FFA Organization. 6 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:55 Feb 15, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR77.ATS SR77 jbell on DSK30RV082PROD with BILLS