An agenda presentation at the Rensselaer County Legislature designated Oct. 5–11, 2025, as Cornell Cooperative Extension Week and National 4‑H Week in the county, with youth 4‑H members speaking about how the program shaped their skills and community involvement.

The resolution, listed on the agenda as P 4 10 25, was read by an unidentified presenter who noted the program’s local history and contributions. "The Rensselaer County Legislature recognizes 108 years of outstanding service to Rensselaer County," the presenter said, and asked that an engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to the executive director of Rensselaer County Cooperative Extension.

The presentation included first‑hand accounts from young members of 4‑H. "My name is Sophie Townsend. I am 14 years old and have been a part of 4‑H for 2 years now," Sophie Townsend said, describing participation in the Rensselaer County Trail Blazers equine club, showing at the county fair, volunteer work as a teen manager, and attendance at an agribusiness conference. "4‑H has given me a place I can be myself and be comfortable," she added.

Lily Root, who identified herself as a member of the Stablemates 4‑H Club, told the Legislature that 4‑H helped her find confidence and taught public‑speaking and leadership skills. "Through 4‑H, I've learned responsibility, patience, and how to communicate," Root said, and cited participation in "Capital Days" and a teen exchange program that expanded her connections across the country.

The presenter also summarized Cooperative Extension program areas that the resolution highlighted, including youth leadership, agronomy and horticulture, dairy and livestock production, nutrition education, and digital literacy. The presenter traced local origins of cooperative extension activity to Rensselaer County legislative action establishing a county Farm Bureau in April 1917 and described the current recognition as reflecting more than a century of local activity.

The transcript excerpt does not record a formal vote on the resolution or show final disposition; it records the presentation and youth testimonials only. According to the presenter, the clerk was directed to transmit an engrossed copy of the resolution to the executive director of Rensselaer County Cooperative Extension.

Next steps were not included in the excerpt; the full meeting minutes or an expanded transcript would be needed to confirm whether the Legislature voted on or adopted the resolution later in the session.