SR 41 — Resolution; proclaiming April 22, 2026, as the 27th Annual Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol.

STATEResolution OFENROLLED OKLAHOMA 2 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) 3 SENATE RESOLUTION 41NO. By:

Pederson41 5By: 6 AS INTRODUCED 7 A Resolution proclaiming April 22, 2026, as the 27th Annual Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol.

9Pederson WHEREAS,A theResolution youthproclaiming ofApril Oklahoma22, and2026, theas nation represent the future,27th andAnnual theirOklahoma development4-H isDay paramountat to the well-beingCapitol. and prosperity of communities across the country;

WHEREAS, the youth of Oklahoma and the nation represent the future, and their development is paramount to the well-being and prosperity of communities across the country;

and Req.WHEREAS, the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development Program reinforces the learn-by-doing philosophy through hands-on, experiential learning opportunities;

No.and WHEREAS, 4-H reaches more than 180,000 participants each year through membership, project clubs, and school enrichment;

3850and PageWHEREAS, 1Oklahoma WHEREAS,State theUniversity OklahomaExtension 4-Hand YouthLangston DevelopmentUniversity Program4-H’ers reinforcesparticipate 2in theSTEM, learn-by-doingcivic philosophyengagement, throughhealthy hands-on,living, experientialleisure 3sciences, learningnatural opportunities;resources, and agriculture programs;

and WHEREAS, 4-H reaches more than 180,000 participants each year 5 through membership, project clubs, and school enrichment;

and 6 WHEREAS, Oklahoma State University Extension and Langston 7 University 4-H’ers participate in STEM, civic engagement, healthy living, leisure sciences, natural resources, and agriculture 9 programs;

and Req.WHEREAS, youth participating in 4-H are encouraged to share with state leaders how 4-H is making communities better through project work and service learning activities;

No.and WHEREAS, adult volunteer leaders and club members combined annually contribute more than 100,000 volunteer hours to the betterment of Oklahoma;

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and WHEREAS, adultthe volunteerannual leadersOklahoma and4-H clubDay membersat combinedthe 5Capitol annuallyprovides contributean moreopportunity thanto 100,000share volunteerwith hoursstate toleaders the 6positive bettermentimpact of4-H Oklahoma;members have on their communities, counties, and state.

and 7 WHEREAS, 4-H members continue to work together and follow the motto “To Make the Best Better” in all that they do;

and 9 WHEREAS, the annual Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol provides an opportunity to share with state leaders the positive impact 4-H members have on their communities, counties, and state.

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate hereby proclaims April 22, 2026, as the 27th Annual Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol, celebrating youthENR. who have made an impact on the community and who are stepping up to the challenges of a complex and changing world, and continuing to share the positive impact Oklahoma 4-H has on our youth, our communities, and our state because “We Are Oklahoma 4-H.” 60-2-3850 KC 3/31/2026 3:45:24 PM Req.

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41 Page 2 youth who have made an impact on the community and who are stepping up to the challenges of a complex and changing world, and continuing to share the positive impact Oklahoma 4-H has on our youth, our communities, and our state because “We Are Oklahoma 4-H.” Adopted by the Senate the 22nd day of April, 2026.

Presiding Officer of the Senate OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.

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