James R. Baird

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 160 wordsI rise to celebrate two State FFA officers from the Fourth District who were recently elected at the Indiana State convention. FFA is the largest U.S. career and technical student organization.¹ FFA is rooted in farming and preparing youth for careers in agribusiness, science, veterinary medicine, and using hands-on learning techniques. Katie McClain from Carroll High School was elected as secretary.² She is the granddaughter of a former Indiana State representative, Rich McClain, who I had the privilege of serving with.³ She is the 2026 Lilly Scholar winner, ⁴which has a full ride to Purdue University.⁵ Katie was the president of her local FFA chapter at Carroll and the district vice president last year.⁶ Jessie Frazee from Fountain Central High School was elected as the Northern Region vice president.⁷ Jessie was the local FFA president at Fountain Central High and the Fourth District president this past year.⁸ Jessie is the first Fountain FFA chapter member to become a State officer.⁹ Greeting · 6 wordsCongratulations to these two amazing Hoosiers.Greeting Aside · 7 wordsI think they are in the audience.Aside The ask · 13 wordsIf they are, I ask that they please raise their hand or stand. Greeting · 3 wordsI congratulate them.Greeting