From 1908 to 2008, the Texas 4-H program has asserted a century of excellence that can be traced from the cattle pastures of Leon County to the State Capitol itself. With a member population exceeding 600,000+ members, Texas 4-H represents interests ranging from agriculture and engineering to medicine and law. Thanks to the diligence of several 4-H members and the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, the Texas 4-H Centennial has now exploded into the Senate and House Chambers of the State Capitol in Austin, Texas. The exchange of political views and ideals during July 13 through July 16 are aimed at helping the best and brightest of Texas to understand and be a part of the legislative process which will shape their lives. Texas 4-H Congress is the premiere leadership experience for Texas 4-H members between the ages of 15 and 18. Held on the even numbers years in the Texas State Capitol, Texas 4-H Congress allows 4-H members to experience the law making process first hand by writing, submitting, and then serving as a member of the House of Representatives, the Senate, the Press, or as a Lobbyist. From these roles, the 4-H members determine the faith of each bill submitted over the four day event. Leon County 4-H members Christi Cockrell, Will Mahaffey, Justin Pistone, Reagan Robertson and Agent Tommy Neyland participated in this event and had a wonderful opportunity.
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Leon County 4-H Members Christi Cockrell, Will Mahaffey, Justin Pistone, Reagan Robertson and Agent Tommy Neyland
Tommy Neyland, CEA-Ag
Texas Agrilife Extension Service
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