House Resolution 19

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING CHRISTY WINDHAM UPON BEING SELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT FOR THE NATIONAL FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA) SOUTHERN REGION.

WHEREAS, Christy Windham, the 19-year-old daughter of James and Robin Windham and Jones County Junior College (JCJC) student, was named 2003-2004 National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Southern Region Vice President of the nearly half-million-member organization at the 2003 National FFA Convention; and

WHEREAS, having begun her FFA experience while in third grade, Christy realized the potential leadership opportunities afforded by the organization, persevering in learning the skills that would prove beneficial to her in life; and

WHEREAS, one of six individuals elected from a field of 37 candidates to hold national office, Christy will fulfill her position by traveling more than 100,000 miles, visiting approximately 40 states, meeting top leaders in business, government and education and participating in an international experience tour to Japan; and

WHEREAS, her responsibilities to the establishment of nearly 500,000 members, whose mission is to prepare for leadership and careers in science, business and technology of agriculture, will include providing personal growth and leadership training for students, setting policies that shape the future of the organization and promoting agricultural literacy; and

WHEREAS, Christy, a member of the Northeast Jones Chapter of FFA, has been involved in several supervised agricultural experiences (SAE) and is active on the JCJC campus with the Baptist Student Union, Concert Choir and College Republicans; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the youth of our state, who are its future:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Christy Windham on being elected to the office of Vice President for the National FFA Southern Region and extend our heartiest wishes for success in all her future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Christy Windham and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.