Written by Jacobs Staff Friday, 12 March 2010 15:03
"The 4-H program is extremely important to the youth of our state," State Senator Jacobs (D The mottos of the 4-H program are "to make the best better" and "learning by doing." These mottos demonstrate the program’s mission of empowering youth to reach their full potential by working and learning in partnership with caring adults. Research has shown that 4-H members do better in school and are more likely to attend college than non-members. The members are also less likely to engage in risky behavior while being more inclined to contribute to the local communities. "I commend the 4-H Program for their efforts in enriching the lives of our young people," Jacobs said. "This is a program that is available to every person in every county and I thank them for joining us in Springfield this week."
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Participants in the 4-H Program (four-fold development of youth: head, hands, heart, health) from all over Illinois joined the General Assembly this week for the passing of a resolution declaring March 9 as "4-H Day in the State Capitol."
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36th District
Years served: 2005 - Present (Senate)
Committee assignments: Committee of the Whole; Insurance; Appropriations I; Revenue; Telecommunications & Technology (Vice-Chairperson); Energy (Chairperson); Revenue Subcomm. on Special Issues; Subcommittee on Insurance Mandates.
Biography: Appointed to Senate on February 9, 2005; born June 25, 1960, in Moline, Illinois; B.S. in political studies from University of Illinois at Springfield; M.S., political science, University of West Florida; former Downstate Liaison to Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White; fourth generation family member to serve in the Illinois General Assembly; married (wife, Beth Wendt), has one son, Elliott.