Senate Resolution No. 1948
BY: Senator HINCHEY
COMMENDING New York State 4-H upon the occasion of
hosting its 91st Annual Capital Days on May 17-19,
2026
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure and honor that this Legislative
Body acknowledges the important milestones across our region that
contribute to the character and rich history of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, this Legislative Body is justly
proud to commemorate New York State 4-H upon the occasion of hosting its
91st Annual Capital Days on May 17-19, 2026; and
WHEREAS, New York State 4-H Capital Days is celebrating its 91st
year in 2026, marking nearly a century of empowering youth through civic
engagement, leadership development, and public service education in the
heart of the State's capital; and
WHEREAS, 4-H, the nation's largest youth development organization,
has a long and distinguished tradition of cultivating leadership,
citizenship, and life skills in young people across rural, suburban, and
urban communities in all 62 counties of New York State; and
WHEREAS, 4-H is preparing young people to be "Beyond Ready"-ready to
lead and ready to serve-as embodied in the young delegates who travel
from across the State to Albany to learn about the responsibilities of
citizenship, explore careers in government, and bring their voices to
the table on issues that affect youth, families, and communities; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 91 years, Capital Days has helped thousands
of young New Yorkers gain confidence, knowledge, and inspiration to
become engaged citizens, elected officials, educators, scientists,
entrepreneurs, and changemakers in every corner of society; and
WHEREAS, We commend Cornell Cooperative Extension, dedicated 4-H
staff members and volunteers, and the many state officials and public
servants who continue to support this vital program, ensuring that young
people are informed, empowered, and heard; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
outstanding organizations that have made lasting contributions on behalf
of their fellow New Yorkers and have truly left an indelible mark on
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend New York State 4-H upon the occasion of hosting its 91st Annual
Capital Days; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to New York State 4-H.
