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“100TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL 4-H PROGRAM” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E608-E609 on April 23, 2002.
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100TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL 4-H PROGRAM
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HON. IKE SKELTON
of missouri
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, April 23, 2002
Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this means to congratulate and pay tribute to 4-Hers all over America as they celebrate 4-H's centennial. This year, the National 4-H Program celebrates 100 years of helping young people develop skills to improve their lives and contribute to their communities.
This year, 4-H programs in all 50 states will conduct meetings, seminars, and listening sessions at the local, state, and national levels to discuss strategies for youth development in the 21st century. The National 4-H Program Centennial Initiative will culminate in a report to Congress and the President with recommendations on the programs that are best suited to helping America's youth.
Missouri 4-H programs are coordinated by University Outreach and Extension, which is a partnership of the University of Missouri, Lincoln University, the United States Department of Agriculture, and county governments. 4-H is often associated with rural communities, but today more than 1000 Missouri 4-H clubs serve as many young people from suburban and urban areas as from farms and small towns.
Although 4-H has changed over the years to meet the changing needs of Missouri families, clubs continue to live up to the 4-H motto: to make the best better. Group focused and family oriented, 4-H promotes positive physical, mental, and emotional growth through programs that help young people build self-confidence and acquire essential life skills. Today's 4-H features programs covering traditional topics such as cooking and agriculture as well as classes about the environment, workforce preparation, leadership and teamwork, and community involvement.
Missouri 4-H programs are intended for youth of all income levels, abilities, and ethnic backgrounds. With the upcoming centennial celebrations, it is an especially good time for anyone who is interested in joining or volunteering for 4-H to get involved. I know the Members of the House will join me in congratulating the National 4-
H Program on reaching this outstanding milestone.
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