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 FFA ensure a steady supply of young professionals to meet the growing needs 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 and 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 hereby proclaim the week of February 21 through 28, 2026, as:
“National Future Farmers of America Week”
in the City of Santa Maria.
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 17th day of February 2026.
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor