LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Pioneer Central High School FFA
Chapter upon the occasion of its designation by the New York State Agri-
cultural Society as the New York State FFA Chapter of the Year on Janu-
ary 7, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend young people who, by achieving success in an educational compe-
tition, inspire and bring pride to themselves, their school, their
community, and the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Such educational competitions and student organizations with-
in our schools help prepare our youth for their futures and are worthy
of praise and support; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
FFA Chapter of Pioneer Central High School, Yorkshire, New York, upon
the occasion of its designation by the New York State Agricultural Soci-
ety as the New York State FFA Chapter of the Year at the society's 178th
Annual Meeting, held in Syracuse on January 7, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Agricultural Society was organized in 1832
to foster, promote, and improve New York State's food and agriculture
industry; the society's mission is to improve the condition of agricul-
ture through education, leadership development and recognition programs,
such as the Chapter of the Year Award, which is proudly sponsored each
year by the New York State Grange; and
WHEREAS, FFA members are part of a total agricultural education
program which connects students to careers in the science, business, and
technology of agriculture and provides them with leadership, academic,
and career experiences essential for success; and
WHEREAS, Pioneer Central High School's agricultural education program
opens a world of opportunities to its students; with classwork ranging
from food science to mechanics, agriculture education classes at Pioneer
Central School attract students from throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, Pioneer FFA members' participation in many school, community
and other activities have helped make FFA a popular and powerful tradi-
tion in their Cattaraugus County community; and
WHEREAS, In order to earn the high honor of Chapter of the Year,
Pioneer FFA members completed several local, state, and national activ-
ities in the areas of community service, leadership, and student devel-
opment, achieving top rankings in student development and community
development and an impressive three-star rating at the national level as
well; and
WHEREAS, Among its activities this year, the Pioneer FFA manned a
booth representing all of New York agriculture at the National FFA
Convention at which past and present FFA members proudly shared a typi-
cal New York Farmers Market with the 50,000 individuals in attendance,
showing the variety and quality of New York's agricultural products; and
WHEREAS, Not only did Pioneer students show pride in New York agricul-
ture with this display, they also shared just one component of what the
students in their FFA chapter undertake as part of their program of
activities; and
WHEREAS, Pioneer FFA members also ran a real farmers market within
their school this fall, sharing local agriculture with local people and
raising money for their chapter's activities; and
WHEREAS, The Pioneer Central High School FFA Chapter has earned many
New York State Agricultural Society awards over the years; in earning
recognition, this year, as the New York State Chapter of the Year,
Pioneer FFA, ably guided by advisors Mary-Lou Genaway, Marty Krause and

Jon Clayson, proudly continues the Chapter's history and tradition of
dedication and accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, the
members of Pioneer FFA stand honorably, with just pride in their
achievement and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understand-
ing and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by their
teachers, advisors and parents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Pioneer Central High School FFA Chapter and its members
upon the occasion of the chapter's designation by the New York State
Agricultural Society as the New York State FFA Chapter of the Year on
January 7, 2010, and to offer them best wishes for a future of purpose-
ful success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution; suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Pioneer Central High School FFA Chapter.