Commending New York State 4-H upon the occasion of hosting its 91st Annual Capital Days on May 17-19, 2026

Senate Resolution No. 1948

BY: Senator HINCHEY

        COMMENDING New York State 4-H upon the occasion of
        hosting  its  91st Annual Capital Days on May 17-19,
        2026

  WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure and honor that  this  Legislative
Body  acknowledges  the  important  milestones  across  our  region that
contribute to the character and rich history of New York State; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, this Legislative Body is  justly
proud to commemorate New York State 4-H upon the occasion of hosting its
91st Annual Capital Days on May 17-19, 2026; and

  WHEREAS,  New  York  State  4-H Capital Days is celebrating its 91st
year in 2026, marking nearly a century of empowering youth through civic
engagement, leadership development, and public service education in  the
heart of the State's capital; and

  WHEREAS,  4-H,  the nation's largest youth development organization,
has a  long  and  distinguished  tradition  of  cultivating  leadership,
citizenship, and life skills in young people across rural, suburban, and
urban communities in all 62 counties of New York State; and

  WHEREAS, 4-H is preparing young people to be "Beyond Ready"-ready to
lead  and  ready  to serve-as embodied in the young delegates who travel
from across the State to Albany to learn about the  responsibilities  of
citizenship,  explore  careers  in government, and bring their voices to
the table on issues that affect youth, families, and communities; and

  WHEREAS, Over the past 91 years, Capital Days has  helped  thousands
of  young  New  Yorkers  gain  confidence, knowledge, and inspiration to
become  engaged  citizens,  elected  officials,  educators,  scientists,
entrepreneurs, and changemakers in every corner of society; and

  WHEREAS,  We  commend  Cornell  Cooperative Extension, dedicated 4-H
staff members and volunteers, and the many state  officials  and  public
servants who continue to support this vital program, ensuring that young
people are informed, empowered, and heard; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
outstanding organizations that have made lasting contributions on behalf
of  their  fellow  New  Yorkers and have truly left an indelible mark on
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commend  New York State 4-H upon the occasion of hosting its 91st Annual
Capital Days; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to New York State 4-H.