WHEREAS, The 4-H Youth Development Program of Washington State
University Extension has helped the young people in Washington develop
essential life skills since it was established in 1902; and
WHEREAS, The program centers on teaching young people to become
productive members of society by fostering citizenship, science, math
and technology literacy, health and wellness, communication, and
decision-making skills; and
WHEREAS, Over ninety thousand young people and eight thousand adult
volunteers throughout Washington participated in 4-H Youth Development
Programs in 2012; and
WHEREAS, These programs helped participants learn about a wide
variety of subjects including science, family living, applied arts, and
government activism; and
WHEREAS, These programs work with traditional community clubs and
reach youth through urban groups, special interest groups, nutrition
programs, after school programs, camping, and interagency learning
experiences; and
WHEREAS, More than three hundred 4-H members from around the state
are currently visiting the State Capitol as part of an annual statewide
educational program titled "4-H Know Your Government"; and
WHEREAS, The 4-H Know Your Government Program focused this year on
the United States judicial system and how it works interactively with
the executive and legislative branches of government; and
WHEREAS, 4-H will continue its dedication to empower young people
to become active global citizens and realize the value, significance,
and responsibility of taking part in local, regional, state, national,
and international community issues;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the 4-H
Youth Development Program for its many contributions to the youth of
Washington and the betterment of our communities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be
immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Pat BoyEs,
the State 4-H Director for the Washington State University Extension
4-H Youth Development Program.