PRINTER'S NO. 3917
No. 247 Session of 1980
INTRODUCED BY THOMAS, CUNNINGHAM, WENGER AND DeVERTER,
SEPTEMBER 22, 1980
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON RULES, SEPTEMBER 22, 1980
In the House of Representatives, September 22, 1980
1 WHEREAS, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is both proud and
2 privileged to join the other states of the Union in the
3 recognition of the week of October 5 through 11 as National 4-H
4 Week; and
5 WHEREAS, In Pennsylvania the 4-H is an educational program of
6 the Cooperative Extension Service of the Pennsylvania State
7 University open to all youth 8 through 19 years of age and has
8 the primary goal of assisting young people to become well
9 adjusted, contributing members of society; and
10 WHEREAS, 4-H provides youngsters with opportunities to
11 acquire practical knowledge and skills, develop leadership and
12 become responsible citizens; and
13 WHEREAS, Over 156,000 young people in every county of the
14 Commonwealth were reached through the 4-H program last year with
15 over 13,200 volunteers, adults and teens assisting in the
16 program; and
17 WHEREAS, The young people of the Commonwealth are one of its
1 most valuable resources and their development is of utmost
2 importance to all citizens; therefore be it
3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives extend
4 congratulations to the numerous 4-H clubs located within the
5 Commonwealth and wishes them continuous success in the future.
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