The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 87‑25 proclaiming October 2025 as National 4‑H Week during a special meeting that opened at about 8:33 a.m. The board approved the measure 5‑0 following presentations by 4‑H volunteers and youth ambassadors.

Athena, a 4‑H volunteer, introduced the group and said the program is “not about the chicken or the cow or the rabbit. The actual project is the kid.” Youth ambassadors addressed the board about skills they said they have gained. Jocelyn Lloyd, a 15‑year‑old sophomore at Somerville High School and an eight‑year 4‑H participant, said, “4‑H has taught me various skills, like public speaking, tenacity, teamwork, and so much more.” Serenity Ducker, 16, a first‑year Tuolumne County 4‑H ambassador and vice president of the Tuolumne County 4‑H Council, said 4‑H is “more than just projects. It is a way to help my community and to learn life skills.” Sydney Thorsland, a 15‑year‑old sophomore and fourth‑year 4‑H member, thanked the board for continued support and said the program built “leadership, community service, civic engagement, public speaking, mentorship, youth adult partnerships, delegation, and time management.”

Chairman Brandon, who opened the meeting, praised the program and its participants, saying he was impressed even though he had not been a 4‑H participant himself: “I wasn't a 4‑H er, but I'm so impressed with your program and everything that you learn.” He also noted the county’s financial role in supporting the program: “These are local taxpayer dollars that are supporting this program because we all believe in you.” Other supervisors offered similar praise during the item.

The clerk read the agenda item as “08:30 a.m. Consideration of adopting Resolution 87‑25, proclaiming October 2025 as National 4‑H Week.” Supervisor Campbell moved to approve Resolution 87‑25, Supervisor Griever seconded, and the board voted aye unanimously, 5‑0. No members of the public spoke during the public comment period on this item.

The board adjourned the special meeting and said it would reconvene at 9 a.m. for its regular session.