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2009 - <br />+CAQ� <br />9 <br />• North Carolina 4 -H <br />Centennial Proclamation <br />WHEREAS, the 4 -H program began in North Carolina with the founding of boys' corn clubs in 19o9 <br />in Hertford County under agent 1.0. Schaub, whereby boys learned how to use improved production <br />methods to grow corn on their farm; and <br />WHEREAS, girls were introduced into 4 -H through tomato clubs in 1912, under the direction of Jane <br />S. McKimmon, whereby the girls' tomato clubs inspired interest in home activities and the sale of <br />canned tomatoes brought in extra money; and <br />WHEREAS, African American boys' and girls' 4 -H programs in North Carolina were desegregated in <br />1965 and was administered through No Carolina A & T State University, whereby boys and girls <br />learned how to grow vegetable gardens and poultry to supplement their family diets; and <br />WHEREAS, the North Carolina 4 -H Youth Development program that we know today evolved out of <br />these and other programs with the motto, "To Make The Best Better" through the wise and effective <br />use of the four "H's," representing Head, Heart, Hands and Health; and <br />WHEREAS, North Carolina 4 -H members and their families have made many worthwhile <br />contributions to the citizens of North Carolina and this nation; and, <br />WHEREAS, through its loo years of existence in North Carolina, the North Carolina 4 -H Youth <br />Development program has reached more than 1.5 million girls and boys with educational and <br />developmental programs that have contributed significantly to the quality of life for these young <br />people and their families; <br />WHEREAS, there are 248,000 youth currently enrolled in North Carolina 4 -H and more than 20,000 <br />adult and teen volunteers whom make the program possible; <br />THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that 20o9 be designated as the Centennial Anniversary of 4 -H in <br />North Carolina and that the North Carolina 4 -H Youth Development program be recognized and <br />commended for its too years of helping youth develop a passion for lifelong learning, valuable <br />leadership skills, self- confidence and service to the people of this State and Lee County. <br />E c_�� -�M S AM Slate University <br />Richard B. Hayes, Chairrh A &T Stave University <br />Lee County Board of Commissioners EXTENSION <br />Empowering People ft idinp Sohdians <br />Date <br />