Town Council Meeting October 14, 2025

Vice Mayor Beasley and fellow Councilmembers recognized National 4-H Week and applauded the excellent work of Tammy Sparks, Associate 4-H Extension Agent with VCU-Tazewell County, and the program supporters and participants in attendance. Vice Mayor Beasley read the below proclamation after a unanimous vote of support from Council:

WHEREAS, this year’s National 4-H Week theme, “Beyond Ready,” reminds us that 4-H is building a ready generation in a world of change and equips young people with skills for the future while meeting them where they are today;

WHEREAS, 4-H is America’s largest youth development organization, supporting six million youth across the country; and

WHEREAS, 4-H programs are delivered by the Virginia Cooperative Extension System – a community of more than 100 public land-grant colleges and universities across the Nation – that provides experiences for young people to learn by doing;

WHEREAS, 4-H is in every city and county in the United States and helps 6 million youth become engaged, successful and independent; and WHEREAS, 4-H connects young people and adults to their communities, preparing them for work and life through experiential and inquiry-based learning while providing emerging research for positive youth development; and

WHEREAS, expanding from its strong agricultural roots, 4-H helps young people explore the world around them and grow into productive adults; and WHEREAS, supporting future leaders in science, agriculture and community leadership is an important imperative for U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture 4-H program; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Vice Mayor Joe R. Beasley, do hereby proclaim October 5 –11, 2025, as NATIONAL 4-H WEEK throughout Tazewell, Virginia, and encourage all our citizens to recognize 4-H for the significant impact it has made and continues to make by empowering youth with the skills they need to lead for a lifetime.