February 20 Colorado Future Farmers of America Day

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 26-012

BY SENATOR(S) Pelton R. and Hinrichsen, Roberts, Amabile, Baisley, Ball, Bridges, Bright, Carson, Catlin, Cutter, Danielson, Exum, Frizell, Gonzales J., Jodeh, Kipp, Kirkmeyer, Kolker, Lindstedt, Liston, Marchman, Mullica, Pelton B., Rich, Rodriguez, Simpson, Snyder, Sullivan, Wallace, Weissman, Zamora Wilson, Coleman; also REPRESENTATIVE(S) Johnson and Winter T., Bacon, Barron, Boesenecker, Bottoms, Bradley, Brown, Caldwell, Camacho, Duran, Flanell, Garcia Sander, Goldstein, Gonzalez R., Hamrick, Hartsook, Jackson, Joseph, Lieder, Lindsay, Luck, Lukens, Mabrey, Marshall, Martinez, Mauro, McCormick, Nguyen, Paschal, Phillips, Rutinel, Rydin, Slaugh, Smith, Soper, Stewart K., Taggart, Titone, Valdez, Velasco, Willford, Woodrow, Woog, McCluskie.

CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF FEBRUARY 20, 2026, AS COLORADO FFA DAY.

WHEREAS, The Colorado FFA is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential ·for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1928, the Future Farmers of America has brought together students, teachers, and agribusinesses to solidify support for agricultural education; and WHEREAS, In 1988, the official name was changed to the National FFA Organization; this change was made to recognize that FFA is not only for those interested in farming but also for those with more diverse interests in the agriculture industry, encompassing science, business, and technology, within and to support production farming; and WHEREAS, The Colorado FFA Foundation seeks human, financial,

and in-kind resources to support agricultural education in Colorado for secondary and postsecondary students, adults participating in agricultural education, teachers of agricultural education, and FFA alumni; and WHEREAS, There are opportunities within the Colorado FFA Association for all members in grades seven through twelve and in college to be involved in leadership and agriculture career development; and WHEREAS, Whether a member grew up on a farm, in a suburb, or in an urban area, if they have a passion for judging and public speaking, want to explore the depths of agriscience, or get hands-on experience working in the industry, they are able to acquire such experiences through the diverse opportunities of agricultural education and the FFA; and WHEREAS, We recognize that the Colorado FF A Association and Foundation are growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture through youth development; now, therefore, Be It Resolved by the Senate ofthe Seventy-fifth General Assemblyof the State of Colorado, the House ofRepresentatives concurring herein: That we, the members of the General Assembly, proudly recognize and designate "Colorado FFA Day" on February 20, 2026, in celebration of the many students who have gone and continue to go through the FFA program. Be It Further Resolved, That copies of this Joint Resolution be sent to

the Honorable Governor Jared Polis, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg, and the members of the Colorado Congressional Delegation.

James Rashad Coleman Sr. PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

Julie McCluskie SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Esther van Mourik SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

Vanessa Reilly CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES