HC8001 A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION recognizing National FFA week. (Enrolled)

South Dakota Legislature

Introduced by: Representatives Bahmuller, Aylward, Baxter, Czmowski, Emery, Goodwin, Healy, Heermann, Hughes, Jordan, Kolbeck (Jack), Kull, Moore, Mortenson, Muckey, Novstrup, Overweg, Peterson (Drew), Reimer, Schaefbauer, Schwans, Stevens, Van Diepen, Walburg, and Wittman and Senators Crabtree, Davis, Deibert, Hulse, Jensen (Kevin), Perry, Pischke, Reed, Schoenfish, Voita, Wipf, and Zikmund

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION recognizing National FFA week.

WHEREAS, the FFA Organization is represented in every state and in South Dakota through the South Dakota FFA Association, which is comprised of one hundred thirteen chapters and more than six thousand three hundred members serving communities in every region of this state; and

WHEREAS, agricultural education and FFA provide a vital foundation for the youth of South Dakota and the nation, strengthening the future of agriculture, food production, natural resources, and rural communities; and

WHEREAS, FFA promotes leadership, personal growth, and career success among its members; and

WHEREAS, FFA members are encouraged to practice integrity, respect, and service, while honoring the opportunities and responsibilities inherent in agriculture and rural life; and

WHEREAS, agricultural education and FFA ensure a continuous pipeline of skilled, knowledgeable, and innovative young professionals to meet the evolving needs of modern agriculture; and

WHEREAS, the FFA motto, “Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve,” reflects the values of hard work, responsibility, and community service embraced by its members; and

WHEREAS, FFA fosters citizenship, volunteerism, patriotism, and cooperation among students, strengthening both their communities and our state;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundred First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that National FFA Week will be held from February 21-28, 2026.