Oklahoma House proclaims April 22, 2026, the state’s 4‑H Day at the Capitol

The Oklahoma House adopted House Resolution 1052 on April 22, 2026, proclaiming April 22 as the 27th annual Oklahoma 4‑H Day at the Capitol. Representative Pfeiffer asked for unanimous consent to adopt the resolution, and the speaker granted the request without objection.

Why it matters: 4‑H leaders told lawmakers the program reaches thousands of Oklahoma youth and supports leadership, STEM and agricultural skills across urban and rural counties. The resolution and the youth presentations highlight the program’s role in workforce development and civic engagement statewide.

Representative Pfeiffer said the resolution recognizes 4‑H’s statewide impact, noting the organization “reaches more than a 180,000 members and participants” and hundreds of adult volunteers who contribute large numbers of service hours. Two 4‑H members addressed the chamber: Seon Tarefe, who described 4‑H’s pillars of head, heart, hands and health and credited the program with building leadership and community service skills; and Kate Sherrill, the 2025–26 Oklahoma 4‑H state president, who said 4‑H “is one of Oklahoma’s most effective leadership development programs” and cited a statewide membership figure provided during her remarks.

Members welcomed delegations in the galleries, including county extension leaders and 4‑H leadership council members. The chamber also recognized school and county partners who support the program’s outreach in all 77 counties.

What’s next: The resolution is ceremonial and requires no further action; lawmakers heard requests and praise for continued support of extension services and local 4‑H programming.