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HR 24

A resolution to declare February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 51 co-sponsors

Declares February 15–22, 2025 as National FFA Week in Michigan to honor FFA’s role in agricultural education, leadership, and community service.

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Bill Summary · HR 24

Summary — HR 24 (Michigan House Resolution)

Title: A resolution to declare February 15–22, 2025, as National FFA Week in the state of Michigan
Status: Adopted by the Michigan House (enrolled, signed by Speaker, transmitted to Secretary of State)

Purpose / Intent

HR 24 is a ceremonial (non‑binding) resolution recognizing the National FFA Organization and formally declaring the week of February 15–22, 2025, as National FFA Week in Michigan. The resolution seeks to raise awareness of FFA’s role in agricultural education, leadership development, career readiness, and community service.

Key provisions

  • Recites the history and purpose of FFA (founded 1928; federally chartered in 1950) and summarizes the organization’s educational and leadership activities.
  • Notes national membership and support figures cited in the resolution:
    • 1,027,273 student members in grades 7–12
    • 9,235 local chapters (U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)
    • More than 760,152 FFA alumni and supporters nationwide
  • Formally declares February 15–22, 2025, as National FFA Week in Michigan.
  • Encourages Michigan citizens to recognize and celebrate FFA’s contributions to hands‑on learning, leadership, personal growth, and career preparation in agriculture and related fields.
  • Directs distribution of the resolution as customary (ceremonial transmission/record).

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic recognition for:
    • Michigan FFA chapters, student members, alumni, advisors, and agricultural educators.
    • Schools and communities engaged in agricultural education and service activities.
  • No regulatory, budgetary, or legal changes; it does not create obligations or funding.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced and adopted during the 2025 legislative session by members of the Michigan House (principal sponsors include Representative Sarah Lightner and many co‑sponsors listed on the resolution).
  • Officially adopted by the House and subsequently enrolled, signed by the Speaker, and transmitted to the Secretary of State (ceremonial completion steps for adopted resolutions).

Impact

  • Purely honorary and awareness‑raising: promotes public recognition of FFA programs and encourages local events and celebrations during National FFA Week.
  • No direct fiscal or regulatory impact; serves to support agricultural education, student leadership development, and community engagement through public acknowledgement.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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