City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and agricultural education provide a strong foundation for the youth of America and the future of food, fiber, and natural resources systems; and
WHEREAS, FFA promotes premier leadership, personal growth , and career success among its members; and
WHEREAS, agricultural education and the FFA ensure a steady supply of young professionals to meet the growing demands in the science, business, and technology of agriculture; and
WHEREAS, the FFA motto – “learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve” – gives direction of purpose to these students who take an active role in succeeding in agricultural education; and
WHEREAS, FFA promotes citizenship, volunteerism, patriotism, and cooperation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria, do hereby recognize the week of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as:
“FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA WEEK”
in the City of Santa Maria and encourage awareness of the program and its opportunities for youth.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 18th day of February 2025.
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor