WHEREAS, 4-H is America’s largest youth development organization, having supported almost six million youth across the country thus far; and
WHEREAS, 4-H has helped youth in Kansas and across the United States to become confident, independent, resilient and compassionate leaders; and
WHEREAS, 4-H is delivered by Cooperative Extension – a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing in hands-on projects in areas including health, science, agriculture and citizenship; and
WHEREAS, National 4-H Week showcases the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people, and highlights the remarkable 4-H youth in Kansas and throughout America who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them; and
WHEREAS, 4-H’s network of 600,000 volunteers and 3,500 professionals provides caring and supportive mentoring to all 4-H’ers, helping them to grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs and visionaries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Board of County Commissioners of Barton County, Kansas, that proclaim October 3 – 9, 2021, is hereby known as NATIONAL 4-H WEEK throughout Barton County; and
FURTHER, that the Commission encourages all of citizens to recognize 4-H for the significant impact it has made and continues to make by empowering youth with the skills they need to lead for a lifetime.
Connor Boor, son of Alicia Boor, Cottonwood Extension Agriculture Agent, is seen enjoying a smore cooked in a sun oven made during STEM Day Camp. This activity, along with others, provide local youth with real world practice in communication skills and decision-making. To honor those activities, on Tuesday, September 28, the Barton County Commission adopted the following Proclamation: