LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David Paterson to proclaim
March 1-2, 2010, as the 75th Annual New York State 4-H Capital Days

WHEREAS, In the course of the evolving development of this Empire State,
if the ingredients of shared concern and responsive endeavor combine in
the symmetry of a commitment to governance, there have emerged among the
facilities of the State of New York certain dates which warrant commem-
oration; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memori-
alize Governor David Paterson to proclaim March 1-2, 2010, as the 75th
Annual New York State 4-H Capital Days; and
WHEREAS, The event, which is coordinated by the Cornell Cooperative
Extension 4-H Program, will involve approximately 120 teen delegates
representing nearly every county in New York State; and
WHEREAS, 4-H Capital Days is sponsored by the New York State Associ-
ation of Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators; the objectives of the
Capital Days program are: to achieve a better understanding of the
public policy process from a state government perspective; to gain a
better understanding of state-local government relations; to provide an
opportunity for delegates to meet and interact with their legislators;
to create an awareness of career opportunities in New York State govern-
ment and to meet and exchange experiences with delegates from other
counties; and
WHEREAS, The rich history of 4-H Capital Days is recorded in the Coop-
erative Extension's Archives with photographs of 4-H members with past
Governors; in the 1940s, a meal at the Governor's mansion was part of
this event and a treasured memory for those who attended; and
WHEREAS, The 4-H Capital Days Program is specifically designed to
allow for greater participation in the machinery of governance; this
program focuses upon the legislative process, with an explanation of
procedures and methods; and
WHEREAS, Through their sustained interest in the method and process of
governance, the 2010 participants in the 75th Annual 4-H Capital Days
program will so advance that spirit of united purpose and shared concern
which is the unalterable manifestation of our American Experience; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David Paterson to proclaim March 1-2, 2010, as the
75th Annual 4-H Capital Days, fully confident that this program is so
clearly in accord with our shared commitment to preserve and to enhance
the legacy which is our American Heritage; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable David Paterson, Governor of the State of New
York.