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This resolution commemorates the 100th Anniversary of New York FFA (Future Farmers of America), recognizing the organization's significant contributions to agricultural education and youth development in New York State. The resolution highlights that New York FFA serves over 13,000 middle and high school members across nearly 200 chapters, and has engaged more than 521,000 students throughout its century-long history. The organization is praised for developing student leadership, personal growth, and career readiness through agricultural education, competitive events, and hands-on learning experiences. The resolution emphasizes FFA's role in supporting New York's agricultural economy, preparing young people for careers in agriculture, food science, and related fields, and promoting agricultural literacy. It notes the upcoming centennial state convention with the theme "Excelsior: Legendary Foundations. Limitless Futures," and acknowledges the organization's motto, "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve." The legislative body resolves to commemorate the 100th anniversary and transmit an engrossed copy of the resolution to New York FFA, celebrating its contributions to education, leadership, and agricultural development in the state.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K406