Resolution; proclaiming April 22, 2026, as the 27th Annual Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol.

Resolution
ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 41 By: Pederson

A Resolution proclaiming April 22, 2026, as the 27th
Annual Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol.

WHEREAS, the youth of Oklahoma and the nation represent the
future, and their development is paramount to the well-being and
prosperity of communities across the country; and

WHEREAS, for over a quarter of a century, this annual
celebration of 4-H Day at the Capitol has provided an opportunity
for club members to share their 4-H stories with state leaders; and

WHEREAS, 4-H is the youth development component of the Oklahoma
State University and Langston University Extension programs geared
toward young people ages 5 to 19; and

WHEREAS, for nearly 120 years, Oklahoma 4-H has helped thousands
of club members develop life skills such as leadership, decision-
making, time management, and civic engagement; and

WHEREAS, programming in 4-H is changing continually to meet the
needs of today’s youth; and

WHEREAS, the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development Program reinforces
the learn-by-doing philosophy through hands-on, experiential
learning opportunities; and

WHEREAS, 4-H reaches more than 180,000 participants each year
through membership, project clubs, and school enrichment; and

WHEREAS, Oklahoma State University Extension and Langston
University 4-H’ers participate in STEM, civic engagement, healthy

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living, leisure sciences, natural resources, and agriculture
programs; and

WHEREAS, dedicated and committed volunteers, mentors, and
supporters play a pivotal role in the success of the organization;
and

WHEREAS, youth who participate in 4-H are four times more likely
to make contributions to their communities; and

WHEREAS, there are more than 1,300 adult volunteer leaders who
serve as mentors and provide leadership while fostering positive
adult/youth partnerships; and

WHEREAS, youth volunteers develop life skills by serving as
mentors/role models and provide leadership to club members; and

WHEREAS, 4-H provides programming beyond traditional
agricultural projects, including food and nutrition, horticulture,
photography, robotics, community development, companion animals, and
more; and

WHEREAS, youth participating in 4-H are encouraged to share with
state leaders how 4-H is making communities better through project
work and service learning activities; and

WHEREAS, adult volunteer leaders and club members combined
annually contribute more than 100,000 volunteer hours to the
betterment of Oklahoma; and

WHEREAS, 4-H members continue to work together and follow the
motto “To Make the Best Better” in all that they do; and

WHEREAS, the annual Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol provides an
opportunity to share with state leaders the positive impact 4-H
members have on their communities, counties, and state.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION
OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate hereby proclaims April 22, 2026,
as the 27th Annual Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol, celebrating

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youth who have made an impact on the community and who are stepping
up to the challenges of a complex and changing world, and continuing
to share the positive impact Oklahoma 4-H has on our youth, our
communities, and our state because “We Are Oklahoma 4-H.”

Adopted by the Senate the 22nd day of April, 2026.

Presiding Officer of the Senate

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________
day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________