State Capitol Brushed Green during 4-H Event

Pictured: – Nineteen Manatee County 4-H’ers and a Hardee County 4-H’er pose with Senate President Bill Galvano (center) while recently attending the 4-H Day at the Capitol event in Tallahassee

Recently a delegation of 21 Manatee County 4-H’ers and adults joined close to 1,000 statewide participants to paint the capitol green at the annual 4-H Day at the Capitol in Tallahassee. The 4-H Day at the Capitol program provides youth with an opportunity to learn more about their state government and experience the political process first hand. The Manatee delegation visited Senate President Bill Galvano and Rep. Tommy Gregory and had the opportunity to share with them how 4-H has impacted their lives.Many 4-H’ers got a glimpse of Tallahassee from the 22^nd floor of the Capitol Building and toured the Old State Capitol. Continuing in the learn-by-doing mode, the courtyard was filled with interactive youth-friendly exhibits such as healthy lifestyles, camping, international exchange, and giving thanks.Attending 4-H Day at the Capitol event were Leah Andrews, Cole Arrant, Mr. Tom Arrant, Holly Bergmann, Riley Bergmann, Sydney Bliss, Sorryl Cannon, Chloe Flournoy, MaKayla Huttinger, Hailey Mahoney, Merissa Mahoney, Billie Michelle Mason, Grace McGlade, Hope McGlade, Lindsay Neal, Mrs. Angelita Ortiz, Alyssa Pritchett, Arman Razavi, Erfan Razavi, Hannah Rudolph, and Maliqua Walker.

For more information on the 4-H citizenship project, please contact the Manatee County 4-H Office at 941.722.4524.   Manatee County 4-H programs are open to youth between the ages of 5-18, without regard to race, color, sex, handicap, or national origin.