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AR SR5
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/16/2017
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Maloch
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AI Summary
- February 16, 2017 is recognized as 4-H Day within the State of Arkansas
- 4-H is the premier youth development program conducted by the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
- The Tufts University 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development shows 4-H participants have lower drug, alcohol, and cigarette use, are 2 times more likely to exercise, achieve better grades, are nearly 2 times as likely to make college plans, and more likely to pursue science, engineering, or computer technology courses
- Arkansas 4-H reaches 151,517 youth ages 5-19 across 75 counties with support from 16,374 volunteers, building on a tradition that began in October 1908 with the White County Corn and Cotton Club
- The Senate recognizes the positive impact of the Arkansas 4-H program on youth development
Legislative Description
To Recognize The Positive Impact Of The Arkansas 4-h Program On Our Youth And To Celebrate 4-h Day On February 16, 2017.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/1/2017
Full Bill Text
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