[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 19]
[Senate]
[Page 28117]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   SENATE RESOLUTION 218--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT A 
     COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP SHOULD BE ISSUED RECOGNIZING THE 
               4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM'S CENTENNIAL

  Mr. CRAIG (for himself, Mr. Lott, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Abraham, Mr. 
Akaka, Mr. Allard, Mr. Ashcroft, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Bayh, Mr. Bennett, Mr. 
Biden, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Bond, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Brownback, 
Mr. Bryan, Mr. Bunning, Mr. Burns, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Chafee, 
Mr. Cleland, Ms. Collins, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Coverdell, Mr. Crapo, Mr. 
Daschle, Mr. DeWine, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Durbin, 
Mr. Edwards, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Feingold, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Fitzgerald, 
Mr. Frist, Mr. Gorton, Mr. Graham, Mr. Gramm, Mr. Grams, Mr. Grassley, 
Mr. Gregg, Mr. Hagel, Mr. Harkin, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Helms, Mr. Hollings, 
Mr. Hutchinson, Mrs. Hutchison, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Jeffords, 
Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Kerrey, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Kohl, Mr. Kyl, Ms. 
Landrieu, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Levin, Mr. Lieberman, Mrs. 
Lincoln, Mr. Lugar, Mr. Mack, Mr. McCain, Mr. McConnell, Ms. Mikulski, 
Mr. Moynihan, Mr. Murkowski, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Nickles, Mr. Reed, Mr. 
Reid, Mr. Robb, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Rockefeller, Mr. Roth, Mr. Santorum, 
Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Smith of New 
Hampshire, Mr. Smith of Oregon, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Specter, Mr. Stevens, 
Mr. Thomas, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Thurmond, Mr. Torricelli, Mr. Voinovich, 
Mr. Warner, Mr. Wellstone, and Mr. Wyden) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Governmental 
Affairs:

                              S. Res. 218

       Expressing the sense of the Senate that a commemorative 
     postage stamp should be issued recognizing the 4-H Youth 
     Development Program's centennial.
       Whereas the 4-H Youth Development Program celebrates its 
     100th anniversary in 2002;
       Whereas the 4-H Youth Development Program has grown to over 
     5,600,000 annual participants, from 5 to 19 years of age;
       Whereas today's 4-H Club is very diverse, offering 
     agricultural, career development, information technology, and 
     general life skills programs;
       Whereas these programs are offered in rural and urban areas 
     throughout the world; and
       Whereas the 4-H Youth Development Program continues to make 
     great contributions toward the development of well-rounded 
     youth: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that--
       (1) the United States Postal Service should make 
     preparations to issue a commemorative postage stamp 
     recognizing the 4-H Youth Development Program's centennial; 
     and
       (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend 
     to the Postmaster General that such a postage stamp be issued 
     in 2002.

  Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I rise to make a few remarks in support of 
the 4-H postal stamp resolution.
  We must not fail to notice all the admirable efforts of youth today 
across the country. One fine example of young people joining together 
to make a positive impact in our country is the 4-H Youth Development 
Program. In the year 2002, 4-H will celebrate its 100th Anniversary. To 
recognize this national organization's achievements, I am submitting 
this resolution urging the U.S. Postal Service to create a stamp in 
honor of their centennial.
  4-H is comprised of over 6 million youth, 45 million alumni, and over 
600,000 volunteers. As the 4-H pledge states, they are working everyday 
to become positive members of ``their clubs, their communities, their 
country and their world.'' Although this program started at the turn of 
the century focusing on rural agriculture and homemaking, today it 
boasts a diverse group with nearly a quarter of its members coming from 
central cities.
  With programs in every state and 80 other countries, 4-H has 
demonstrated the importance of its ideals. Members follow the motto 
``To make the best better.'' Their mission is to create supportive 
environments enabling youth and adults to reach their full potential. 
In this way they become capable, competent and caring citizens. As a 
result, participation in 4-H programs has helped reduce violence, 
substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and unethical behavior in millions of 
youth.
  Every state has seen the benefits of 4-H membership. A recent report, 
``Programs of Excellence'' demonstrates this. Published by the USDA, 
the report highlights noteworthy 4-H programs in various states from 
New Jersey to New Mexico. In my state of Idaho, 4-H achieved 
recognition for its programs in youth development and ethics in 
agriculture. Idaho's ``Know Your Government'' conferences were 
applauded for giving youth positive attitudes toward government and 
increasing civic involvement and government knowledge.
  This positive organization deserves our support and recognition. A 
centennial stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service is the perfect way 
to honor and celebrate a job well done.

                          ____________________