SR38: SR38 4-H Day; recognize February 25, 2025

This resolution from the Georgia Senate honors the University of Georgia 4-H Program, a youth leadership and citizenship organization, along with several individuals connected to it. It commends State 4-H President Kingston Ryals, State 4-H Leader Melanie Biersmith, the 2024-2025 district presidents, and various students recognized for awards such as the Deans Awards, the William H. Booth Award, the Ryles Rising Star Award, and volunteer of the year honors. The resolution formally designates February 25, 2025, as 4-H Day at the Georgia state capitol. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition by the Senate.

• Commends the University of Georgia 4-H Program and named student leaders and volunteers for their accomplishments during 2024-2025.
• Recognizes February 25, 2025, as 4-H Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial honor rather than a regulatory action.

The University of Georgia 4-H Program, its state leader Melanie Biersmith, State 4-H President Kingston Ryals, district presidents, and numerous named 4-H members and volunteers recognized by name for awards and leadership roles across several Georgia counties.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; its practical impact is limited to a formal, public acknowledgment of 4-H's youth leadership program and the individuals named, along with a symbolic day of recognition at the capitol.

• The whereas clauses list specific accomplishments, including election of district presidents, delegates to the 2024 National 4-H Conference, and various 2024 award winners.
• The resolved clause formally commends the named individuals and organization and designates February 25, 2025, as 4-H Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2025-01-29Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)Primary sponsor
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)

• 4-H program
• youth leadership
• legislative resolution
• University of Georgia Extension