On Monday, Feb. 23rd, Mayor Pro Tem
Youtsey signed a proclamation recognizing this week as FFA Week.
The proclamationhighlights the value of FFA in providing a strong foundation for our youth, promoting leadership, responsibility, and community involvement.
This proclamation invites everyone to recognize and celebrate the achievements of FFA members. We were honored to have representatives from Artesia FFA on hand for the signing of this proclamation.
You can read the full text of the proclamation below:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, FFA and agriculture education provide a strong foundation for the youth of America and the future of food, fiber, and natural resources systems, and
WHEREAS, FFA promotes premier leadership, personal growth, and career success among its members; and
WHEREAS, FFA members develop skills in teamwork, public speaking, responsibility, and community involvement; and
WHEREAS, the FFA motto - "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve" - gives direction and purpose to these students who take an active role in succeeding in agriculture education; and
WHEREAS, FFA empowers students to build confidence, character, and a strong work ethic while serving others;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeffrey Youtsey, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Artesia, do proclaim the week of February 21-28, 2026 as
FFA WEEK
And encourage the
citizens of Artesia to recognize and celebrate the achievements of FFA members.
WITNESS my hand on this 23rd day of February.
Jeffrey Youtsey, Mayor Pro Tem