[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 163 (Wednesday, October 4, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S4955]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 399--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF 
      OCTOBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 7, 2023, AS ``NATIONAL 4-H WEEK''

  Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Braun, Mr. 
Brown, Ms. Collins, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Daines, Mr. Durbin, Ms. 
Ernst, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Hoeven, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. 
Kennedy, Mr. King, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Lujan, Ms. Lummis, 
Mr. Manchin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Scott of 
Florida, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Smith, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Risch, 
Mr. Young, Mr. Heinrich, and Mr. Warnock) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 399

       Whereas 4-H is the largest youth development organization 
     in the United States, supporting nearly 6,000,000 young 
     people across the country;
       Whereas 4-H helps young people become confident, 
     independent, resilient, and compassionate leaders;
       Whereas 4-H is delivered by the Cooperative Extension 
     System, a community of more than 110 land-grant universities 
     across the United States that provides experiences for young 
     people to learn through hands-on projects in the important 
     areas of health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement;
       Whereas the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of 
     the Department of Agriculture serves as the Federal partner 
     of 4-H in collaboration with land-grant universities, the 
     Cooperative Extension System, and the National 4-H Council;
       Whereas National 4-H Week showcases the incredible ways 
     that 4-H provides opportunities for all young people and 
     highlights the remarkable members of 4-H in all 50 States and 
     across the globe who work each day to make a positive impact 
     on other individuals;
       Whereas the 4-H network of nearly 600,000 volunteers and 
     3,500 professionals provides caring and supportive mentoring 
     to all members of 4-H, helping members to grow into true 
     leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries; and
       Whereas members of 4-H will celebrate ``National 4-H Week'' 
     during the week of October 1 through October 7, 2023: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) supports the designation of October 1 through 7, 2023, 
     as ``National 4-H Week'';
       (2) recognizes the important role of 4-H in youth 
     development and education; and
       (3) encourages all citizens to recognize 4-H for the 
     significant impact the organization and members have made and 
     continue to make by empowering young people with the skills 
     needed to lead for a lifetime.

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