Proclamation

Proclamation

Whereas, more than 5 million youth that take part in the 4-H club programs nationwide; and

Whereas, the Washington Cooperative Extension System conducts 4-H programs through the state land-grant universities with the mission to help young people acquire knowledge, develop life skills and form attitudes which will help them become self-directing, productive members of society; and,

Whereas, 4-H addresses issues facing youth wherever they live -- in inner cities, suburbs and rural communities and helps break barriers by focusing on learning-by-doing; and,

Whereas, 4-H builds youths self-esteem, leadership and citizenship skills, and focuses on critical issues such as protecting the environment; and,

Whereas, 4-H has programs on science and technology, natural resources, growing plants, caring for farm animals, career education, citizenship and leadership; and,

Whereas, more than 3,020 youth are active in 4-H programs in Washington County 4-H; and,

Whereas, exciting, fun and after school educational programs are available through county 4-H School Enrichment programs; and,

Whereas, more than 200 adult volunteers in Washington County donate countless hours and effort each year in preparing for and teaching youth;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, we the Washington County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim the week of October 2-8, 2011, as

“National 4-H Week’”

ADOPTED, this 6th day of October 2011, in Washington, Pennsylvania.

 4-H'ers Attending:

Danny Sibert, Michael Rush, Taylor White, Casey Doyle, Kayla Huffman, Tanner McFarland, Lexie McFarland, Katlyn Nassar, Ashley Winkelvoss, Emily Winkelvoss, Nick Glover, Chelsea Glover and Montana Logar