PENNSYLVANIA 4-H WEEK PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, 4-H is America's largest youth development organization, supporting nearly six million youth across the country; and WHEREAS, 4-H has helped 128 youth in Fulton county to become confident, independent, resilient, and compassionate leaders as they learn by doing; and WHEREAS, 4-H in Pennsylvania is delivered by Penn State Cooperative Extension in rural areas, small towns, and cities in all 67 counties of the Commonwealth to more than 77,000 youth ages 5-18; WHEREAS, 4-H youth in Pennsylvania are served by a network of staff members and more than 6,000 adult volunteers who engage and mentor youth in learning activities and nands-on projects in topics such as animal science, civic engagement, STEM, and health and wellness; WHEREAS, Pennsylvania 4-H Week showcases the incredible ways that 4-H inspires kids to achieve and highlights the remarkable 4-H youth in Fulton county who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them; and WHEREAS, 4-H's network provides youth with opportunities for leadership development, career exploration, problem solving, friendships, community involvement, passion, and purpose; NOW, THEREFORE, we do hereby proclaim March 17-23, 2024 as PENNSYLVANIA 4-H WEEK throughout Fulton county and encourage our citizens to acknowledge and celebrate 4-H for its valuable service and continued efforts to empower youth with a foundation of success for a lifetime. Fulbn Lomabboer Board Member County / Job Title FUL Top CommSSIeAER Board Member County / Job Title Mhery Fulton Conh I ssicnep Board Member County / Job Title 66 PennState Extension 61