Katie Porter: “``I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better…”

“``I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world.'' If it wasn't clear, I am a 4-H'er. A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of meeting with 4-H student ambassadors from across California. They shared how the 4-H program has empowered them, from building water filters from reusable materials to developing public speaking and organizational skills. 4-H doesn't discriminate between urban, suburban, and rural communities. I am here today representing Orange County because of my experiences from this 4-H program. As Congress begins consideration of the farm bill, let's continue to invest in our Nation's young people with robust funding for the 4-H program because our future leaders might be 4-H'ers themselves. ____________________”