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

25 LC 129 0002 House Resolution 15 By: Representative Williamson of the 112th A RESOLUTION Congratulating Howard "Sonny" Turner upon his induction into the Georgia Association of1 Conservation Districts' Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Howard "Sonny" Turner has long been recognized by his peers and colleagues3 as an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to soil and water conservation in4 the state; and 5 WHEREAS, his upbringing on a dairy farm inspired a deep, lifelo ng commitment to6 Georgia's conservation efforts, beginning with his attendance at the state's first ever Natural7 Resources Conservation Workshop in 1962 and his graduation from the University of8 Georgia in agricultural education; and9 WHEREAS, he has served as the district supervisor representing Walton County's10 Conservation District for 14 years, serves as vice president on the Georgia Association of11 Conservation Districts' board, and was awarded Supervisor of th e Year in 2023 for12 outstanding leadership throughout his region; and13 H. R. 15 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0002 WHEREAS, Howard "Sonny" Turner has further dedicated innumerable hours of his time14 and energy to educating youth through volunteering for the local 4-H program and serving15 in leadership roles for several civic and educational organizations; and 16 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le individual be17 appropriately recognized.18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19 the members of this body congratulate Howard "Sonny" Turner upon his induction into the20 Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' Hall of Fame as well as extend sincere best21 wishes for future health, happiness, and success.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized23 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to24 Howard "Sonny" Turner.25 H. R. 15 - 2 -