III 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 89 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 17, 2005 Mr. Burns (for himself and Mr. Baucus) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Montana FFA on its 75th Anniversary and celebrating the achievements of Montana FFA members.

Whereas in 2005, the Montana FFA, chartered in 1930, celebrates its 75th anniversary as a premier student development organization where members gain life and leadership skills; Whereas more than 40,000 Montanans have been FFA members; Whereas Montana FFA alumni provide outstanding leadership to agriculture and agribusiness at the local, State, and Federal levels; Whereas the Montana FFA Association is the largest career and technical student organization in the State, with over 2,550 members from 75 chapters; Whereas the mission of the FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agriculture education; Whereas FFA is an integral component of agriculture education in the public school system; and Whereas the National FFA Organization is a federally-chartered organization: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Montana FFA on its 75th anniversary; and (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit to the Montana FFA an enrolled copy of this resolution for appropriate display.