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MI HR0024

MI HR0024
A resolution to declare February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week in the state of Michigan.


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Introduced
02/19/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
02/19/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/19/2025

Introduced Session

103rd Legislature

Bill Summary

A resolution to declare February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week in the state of Michigan.

AI Summary

This resolution formally recognizes February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week in Michigan, highlighting the significance of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization. The resolution provides context about FFA, noting its establishment in 1928, federal charter in 1950, and current membership of over 1 million students in grades seven through twelve across 9,235 local chapters. It emphasizes the organization's role in agricultural education, youth development, and career preparation, detailing how FFA helps members develop critical skills such as public speaking, leadership, problem-solving, and civic responsibility. The resolution acknowledges FFA's broad impact, showcasing how the organization prepares students for diverse careers in agriculture, agribusiness, science, and other fields, while also strengthening communities through service and leadership development. By declaring this official week, the Michigan House of Representatives encourages citizens to recognize and celebrate the National FFA Organization's contributions to youth education and personal growth.

Sponsors (52)

Sarah Lightner (R)* Greg Alexander (R),  Joey Andrews (D),  Joe Aragona (R),  Brian BeGole (R),  Timmy Beson (R),  Karl Bohnak (R),  Ann Bollin (R),  Kelly Breen (D),  Julie Brixie (D),  Brenda Carter (D),  Tyrone Carter (D),  Cam Cavitt (R),  Jay DeBoyer (R),  Jim DeSana (R),  John Fitzgerald (D),  Steve Frisbie (R),  Carol Glanville (D),  Phil Green (R),  Jaime Greene (R),  Mike Harris (R),  Nancy Jenkins-Arno (R),  Gina Johnsen (R),  Tim Kelly (R),  Rylee Linting (R),  Greg Markkanen (R),  David Martin (R),  Luke Meerman (R),  Jason Morgan (D),  Mike Mueller (R),  Jerry Neyer (R),  Pat Outman (R),  Veronica Paiz (D),  Brad Paquette (R),  Joseph Pavlov (R),  Bryan Posthumus (R),  David Prestin (R),  Carrie Rheingans (D),  Angela Rigas (R),  Julie Rogers (D),  J.R. Roth (R),  Kathy Schmaltz (R),  Bill Schuette (R),  Brad Slagh (R),  Will Snyder (D),  Alicia St. Germaine (R),  Samantha Steckloff (D),  Angela Witwer (D),  Jason Woolford (R),  Jennifer Wortz (R),  Doug Wozniak (R),  Stephanie Young (D), 

Last Action

Adopted (on 02/19/2025)

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