New Mexico SM 24: "FFA DAY'

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A MEMORIAL
CELEBRATING THE FFA YOUTH ORGANIZATION; DECLARING
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 "FFA DAY" IN THE SENATE.
WHEREAS, FFA, formerly future farmers of America, has
been a premier youth leadership organization in New Mexico
for more than ninety-five years; and
WHEREAS, FFA sponsors chapters in rural and urban areas
throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, more than five thousand two hundred youths
between twelve and twenty-one years of age participate in FFA
youth development programs statewide; and
WHEREAS, FFA youth development programs are diverse and
help participants to acquire important life skills, such as
leadership, responsible citizenship, critical thinking,
problem solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and
communication skills, that directly contribute to the
successful transition of young people into productive adults;
and
WHEREAS, FFA participants report having more confidence
and positive self-identity, greater control in their lives
and a better ability to make decisions independently; and
WHEREAS, FFA participants also report that they set
goals and take responsibility for their actions, they take
pride in many things and their lives have purpose and

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meaning;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE
STATE OF NEW MEXICO that in recognition of the contribution
of the FFA to the state, February 16, 2023 be declared
"FFA Day" in the senate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be
transmitted to New Mexico's FFA organization.