Expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Federal charter to Future Farmers of America.
United States119th CongressHRES-133House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 13, 2025
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This resolution expresses support for designating February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week." It formally recognizes the significant role of the National FFA Organization in cultivating the next generation of globally conscious leaders. The resolution highlights FFA's mission to develop students' potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through comprehensive agricultural education. Furthermore, the resolution celebrates two important historical milestones. It commemorates the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America (NFA) , an organization that served Black vocational agriculture students before merging with FFA in 1965. It also marks the 75th anniversary of the Federal charter granted to Future Farmers of America, which was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman in 1950.
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SRES-89: A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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