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Houston County proclaims National 4‑H Week, recognizes local 4‑H achievements
Summary
The commission declared the week of October 2025 National 4‑H Week in Houston County and recognized local master 4‑H members and supporters; Sam Price described programs serving more than 3,500 youth and volunteer contributions.
The Houston County Board of Commissioners read a proclamation declaring the week of October 2025 as National 4‑H Week and invited Sam Price and several youth leaders to the lectern.
Sam Price told commissioners Houston County 4‑H has more than 3,500 youth enrolled, runs in‑school programming for 4th–5th graders and monthly meetings for older youth, and depends on volunteers (transcript cites roughly 1,800 volunteer hours). She introduced and recognized master 4‑H members Dawkins Ennis (performing arts), Peyton Shaw (horse project) and Haley Coleman (veterinary science) and noted statewide honors given to local supporters (Friend of 4‑H award to Stephen Shimp and the Green Jacket award to Senator Larry Walker). Commissioners congratulated the youth and urged community support of 4‑H programs.
