Senate Joint Resolution 25-012
Page 1, Line 101Concerning the designation of March 17, 2025, as Colorado
Page 1, Line 102FFA Day.
Page 1, Line 1WHEREAS, The Colorado FFA is dedicated to making a positive
Page 1, Line 2difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for
Page 1, Line 3premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education; and
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Page 1, Line 5WHEREAS, Founded in 1928, the Future Farmers of America
Page 1, Line 6brought together students, teachers, and agribusiness to solidify support for agricultural education; and
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Page 1, Line 8WHEREAS, In 1988, the official name was changed to the
Page 1, Line 9National FFA Organization; this change was made to recognize that FFA
Page 1, Line 10is not only for those interested in farming but also for those with more
Page 2, Line 1diverse interests in the agriculture industry, encompassing science, business, and technology, within and to support production farming; and
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Page 2, Line 3WHEREAS, The Colorado FFA Foundation seeks human,
Page 2, Line 4financial, and in-kind resources to support agricultural education in
Page 2, Line 5Colorado for secondary and postsecondary students, adults participating
Page 2, Line 6in agricultural education, teachers of agricultural education, and FFA alumni; and
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Page 2, Line 8WHEREAS, There are opportunities within the Colorado FFA
Page 2, Line 9Association for all members in grades five through twelve and in college to be involved in leadership and agriculture career development; and
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Page 2, Line 11WHEREAS, Whether a member grew up on a farm, in a suburb,
Page 2, Line 12or in an urban area, if they have a passion for judging and public
Page 2, Line 13speaking, want to explore the depths of agriscience, or get hands-on
Page 2, Line 14experience working in the industry, they are able to acquire such
Page 2, Line 15experiences through the diverse opportunities of agricultural education and the FFA; and
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Page 2, Line 17WHEREAS, We recognize that the Colorado FFA Association and
Page 2, Line 18Foundation are growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture through youth development; now, therefore,
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Page 2, Line 20Be It Resolved by the Senate of the Seventy-fifth General Assembly of the State of Colorado, the House of Representatives concurring herein:
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Page 2, Line 22That we, the members of the General Assembly, proudly recognize
Page 2, Line 23and designate "Colorado FFA Day" on March 17, 2025, in celebration of
Page 2, Line 24the many students who have gone and continue to go through the FFA program.
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Page 2, Line 26Be It Further Resolved, That copies of this Joint Resolution be sent
Page 2, Line 27to the Honorable Governor Jared Polis, Colorado Commissioner of
Page 2, Line 28Agriculture Kate Greenberg, and the members of the Colorado Congressional Delegation.