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Young County proclaims AgriLife/4‑H Volunteer Week; youth leaders report $77,864.25 in volunteer hours
Summary
At its April 27 meeting, the Young County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation designating April 26–May 2 as Young County AgriLife Extension Service Volunteer Week. Young County 4‑H youth and volunteers presented program highlights and reported 77,864.25 in volunteer‑hour value for 2026.
The Young County Commissioners Court on April 27 approved a proclamation designating April 26 through May 2 as Young County AgriLife Extension Service Volunteer Week.
Miss Kenny introduced members of the Young County 4‑H County Council and volunteer leaders. Triel, who identified herself as Young County 4‑H County Council president, told the court, “Volunteers are the beating heart of the organization,” and described how volunteer mentors expand 4‑H reach across agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and youth development.
Other youth leaders also spoke. Cooper Pitcock (representing his brother Ace as treasurer) described volunteer mentorship and growth; Madison Greenwood (county council reporter) urged residents to “find your thing” and connect with Extension programming; Haven Crew (county council president) and several project leaders and coaches introduced program areas ranging from shooting sports to public speaking.
Young County staff presented a summary of volunteer contributions: as of April 27, 2026, the combined value of volunteer hours and in‑kind support for 4‑H and related extension activities in the county was reported as $77,864.25. County officials and volunteer leaders exchanged thanks and took a group photograph following the proclamation.
A commissioner moved to adopt the proclamation; the motion was seconded and approved by unanimous voice vote.
The court asked staff to circulate the signed proclamation and take a photo with the volunteers. No policy or budget action was taken beyond the ceremonial recognition.
