HR15: HR15 Turner, Howard "Sonny"; induction into the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' Hall of Fame; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Howard "Sonny" Turner for his work in soil and water conservation. The resolution recounts his background, including growing up on a dairy farm, attending the state's first Natural Resources Conservation Workshop in 1962, graduating from the University of Georgia in agricultural education, and serving 14 years as a district supervisor for Walton County's Conservation District. The resolution formally congratulates Turner on his induction into the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' Hall of Fame and wishes him future health and success. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Congratulates Howard "Sonny" Turner on his induction into the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' Hall of Fame.
• Recites his background in conservation work, including 14 years as a district supervisor for Walton County's Conservation District.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Turner.
• Extends the House's best wishes for his future health, happiness, and success.

The resolution directly names and honors Howard "Sonny" Turner. It also references the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts and Walton County's Conservation District, where he has served, but creates no obligations for any other Georgians.

This resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law; it is a formal, symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to recognizing Turner's decades of volunteer and leadership work in soil and water conservation and providing him a keepsake copy of the resolution.

• The whereas clauses describe Turner's background, including his 1962 attendance at the state's first Natural Resources Conservation Workshop and his University of Georgia agricultural education degree.
• The whereas clauses note his 14 years as district supervisor for Walton County's Conservation District and his 2023 Supervisor of the Year award.
• The resolving clause formally congratulates Turner on his Hall of Fame induction and wishes him future health and success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available to Turner.

1. 2025-01-13House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-13House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-13House Hopper (House)

• Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)Primary sponsor

• conservation
• honorary resolution
• Walton County
• agriculture