Over 11,500 high school students gathered in Dallas this past week for the 81st Texas FFA Convention. There was a great deal of excitement as scholarships were awarded and a new president was elected from the new officer team.
Congratulations to Allison Grainger from Brenham High and Area 3, as she leads the 62,000 strong youth organization, which has 980 active chapters across the Lone Star State.
I am thankful for the many Texas businesses that sponsored the event. Jim Prewitt of Landmark Nurseries headed up the outstanding Dallas Host Committee.
It was an honor to address these fine young Texans who represent the best and brightest of our state. Be sure to thank their Ag Science teachers the next time you have a chance. These dedicated men and women work year-round to bring out the best in their students. I sure owe a lot to mine.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Texas 4-H and Star of Texas Rodeo Help Future Texans
What do the Texas 4-H Foundation and the Star of Texas Livestock Show and Rodeo have in common? They both help Texas kids, providing them with opportunities that will pave the way for a bright future.
Monday evening, after the day’s celebrations honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, directors from both organizations met at the Salt Lick restaurant in Round Rock, where I was tasked with the delightful opportunity to speak and with the tough duty of eating delicious barbecue (fortunately, I managed to leave on time; otherwise there would have been no ribs left, as I’m pretty sure I ate three weeks’ worth).
It was great to hear of the wonderful progress the Texas 4-H Foundation has made with youth statewide. In 2008 alone, the foundation provided more than $2.2 million in scholarships to graduating 2008 high school 4-H seniors. Similarly, the Star of Texas Livestock Show and Rodeo has given $3.5 million in scholarships to area youth since 1983 when the rodeo began.
Generous actions like these give young Texans the jump-start they need to do well in life and give back to their communities. We should all look for opportunities to partner in these types of actions.
Monday evening, after the day’s celebrations honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, directors from both organizations met at the Salt Lick restaurant in Round Rock, where I was tasked with the delightful opportunity to speak and with the tough duty of eating delicious barbecue (fortunately, I managed to leave on time; otherwise there would have been no ribs left, as I’m pretty sure I ate three weeks’ worth).
It was great to hear of the wonderful progress the Texas 4-H Foundation has made with youth statewide. In 2008 alone, the foundation provided more than $2.2 million in scholarships to graduating 2008 high school 4-H seniors. Similarly, the Star of Texas Livestock Show and Rodeo has given $3.5 million in scholarships to area youth since 1983 when the rodeo began.
Generous actions like these give young Texans the jump-start they need to do well in life and give back to their communities. We should all look for opportunities to partner in these types of actions.
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