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  Thurmond FFA Members Attend Legislators Appreciation Day web posted February 26, 2013  COLUMBIA – Strom Thurmond Career
Center
agricultural education students attended the SC FFA-sponsored State
Legislators Appreciation Ceremony in Columbia on February 20, 2013. The
students accompanied by Darla Steele, agricultural education instructor
and FFA advisor at Strom Thurmond Career Center, began the day by
visiting with Shane Massey, Bill Hixon, and Bill Clyburn to thank them
for their support of Agricultural Education. The students were also
able to sit in during a legislative session by the house.Following the visits, the group joined more than 1200 FFA members and advisors from throughout South Carolina on the north steps of the State Capitol for a special recognition ceremony. The event got under way with the Presentation of Colors by Manning FFA Color Guard. Pelion FFA member Cameron Padget sang the National Anthem. The State FFA Officers presented the prestigious Honorary State FFA Degree to Dr. Kristine Vernon the director of the Clemson University Equine Center, The Honorable Nelson L. Hardwick of Horry County, Chairman, House Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Committee, Dr. Mac Horton is the Director of Clemson Institute for Economic and Community Development and the Director of Sandhill Research and Education Center and Mr. Mark Nettles with Clemson University Extension Service. The purpose of the Honorary State degree is to recognize individuals who have rendered outstanding service to agricultural education and the FFA program. State Representative Nelson L. Hardwick, of Horry County, Chairman of the House Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Committee, presented the Governors Proclamation to the State FFA Officers on behalf of Governor Haley. This was in recognition of National FFA Week February 16-23, 2013. State Senator Daniel B. Verdin, of Laurens, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, presented a Concurrent Resolution of Recognition and Commendation to the State FFA Officers on behalf of all the members of the SC General Assembly. The week of George Washington’s birthday was designated as National FFA Week in 1947 at a National FFA Board of Directors meeting. FFA Week always runs from Saturday to Saturday and encompasses Washington’s Birthday. The FFA positively influences the young people of America by developing character and leadership skills, and preparing members for successful careers. FFA members are the leaders of tomorrow. Through agricultural education and hands-on learning, FFA members are preparing for more than 300 career opportunities in the food, fiber and natural resources industries of agriculture. With more than 557,000 members, the organization has a history of service and a legacy of leadership. For more information regarding the agriculture program at the Strom Thurmond Career Center, contact Darla Steele or Jeremy Brooks at the career center, (803) 275-1767 or visit the agriculture program website at www.stromthurmondffa.com. © Copyright 2012 - 2013 All material is property of
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