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	2008 Congress Application Intent Itinerary

Location: Sheraton Hotel (formerly the Marriott at the Capital) 707 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701

Date: July 13 - July 16, 2008

Introduction: The 2008 Texas 4-H Congress will be held in Austin. The headquarters for Texas 4-H Congress will be at the Sheraton Hotel (formerly the Marriott at the Capitol), 707 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Texas 4-H Congress is a four-day mock legislative experience for 4-H members ages 15 (at the time of the event) to 18.  During this time, the 4-H members assume the roles of senators, representatives, lobbyists, press corps, and special interest groups to gain a first-hand understanding of how the legislative process works.  Bills that are written and sponsored by 4-H members focus on issues concerning Texas and Texas youth.  These bills are assigned to the appropriate committee and then debated in committee meetings and then on the floor of the House or Senate.  If a bill is successful in negotiation and the legislative debate in all three stages, it is delivered to the Governor of the Texas 4-H Congress for his or her signature or veto.  Copies of all the bills that are signed into law during Texas 4-H Congress are provided to the Office of Governor Rick Perry for his review.  Texas 4-H Congress is a premiere leadership program that is co-planned and co-implemented by the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Office and the Texas 4-H Council.  The Texas 4-H Council, which consists of elected delegates from each district within the State, assumes many of the leadership responsibilities.

Who can Participate? House or Senate Member: These roles are primarily for 4-H members that have never participated in Texas 4-H Congress.  4-H members serving in the House or Senate should be prepared and able to speak passionately about issues effecting Texas and Texas Youth.  The issues that the 4-H member will be speaking about may or may not be related to the subject matter of the bill they submitted.  House and Senate members will be participating in a variety of professional settings such as committee meetings, chamber sessions, and may be lobbied or questioned on different issues by the Lobbyist group and/or the Press Corp. These assignments are made by the State 4-H Office. Number of House and Senate members allotted to participate: 1 from each county in District 9, 2 from Harris County and 2 from Fort Bend County.

Fee: $240.00

Entry Deadline: Congress Application Intent due in the District 9 Office May 14, 2008

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