"I saw firsthand what a tremendous impact 4-H has on young people while watching my three daughters get so much out of the experience while growing up. They were very active 4-H members and state record book winners. Next to church, there was probably no bigger influence for them than 4-H. That's why I praise 4-H, and encourage young people to join, at every opportunity. I want them to have same positive experience in their lives. National 4-H Week shines a spotlight on the organization's efforts to help shape the next generation of leaders, and in turn, helps increase the number of young people participating in 4-H."