Gracie Murphy – Never Give Up, Dawg

This is Gracie Murphy's 2023 retiring address as 2022-23 National FFA Eastern Region Vice President, titled "Never Give Up, Dawg." Through stories of members she met during her year of service—including Victoria, a Miami student who raised cattle despite family concerns, and Tristan, a camper who stayed true to himself—she explores the idea that life is not about the battles we're given but how we choose to fight them. Sharing her own journey of learning to stand up for what she believes, Murphy encourages members to be fighters who lead with love, courage, and authenticity rather than surrendering control to others.