Memorandum
Date: October 6, 2026
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Jessica Pyska, District 5 Supervisor
Subject: Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of October 4-10, 2026, as National 4-H Week in Lake County
Executive Summary:
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 4th – 10th, 2026
AS NATIONAL 4-H WEEK IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, this year’s National 4-H Week theme, “Beyond Ready,” reminds us that 4-H is building a ready generation in a world of change and equips young people with skills for the future while meeting them where they are today; and
WHEREAS, 4-H is America’s largest youth development organization, and is in every city and county in the United States supporting six million youth across the country become engaged, successful and independent; and
WHEREAS, House Resolution 138 (HR 138), introduced by California State Assemblymember Cecilia M. Aguiar-Curry, was adopted on August 19th, 2026 to honor National 4-H Week; and
WHEREAS, the 4-H Leadership Team has over 225 youths and 72 volunteers in its 9 clubs in Lake County becoming confident, independent, resilient and compassionate leaders; and
WHEREAS, 4-H programs are delivered by the Cooperative Extension System – a community of more than 100 public land-grant colleges and universities across the Nation – that provides experiences for young people to learn by doing; and
WHEREAS, California 4-H is led by the University of California Cooperative Extension, the research and outreach arm of the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS, 4-H connects young people and adults to their communities, preparing them for work and life through experiential and inquiry-based learning while providing emerging research for positive youth development; and
WHEREAS, 4-H helps young people explore the world around them and grow into productive adults while emphasizing the core pillars of community pride, gratitude, and nationwide engagement; and
WHERE...
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