SR70: SR70 University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club and the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo, which started in 1974 in Stegeman Coliseum after livestock judging team members pledged personal property to fund the first event. The resolution recounts the rodeo's history as the largest student-run rodeo in the United States, its contributions to charities and student organizations, and its annual event for local elementary school students. The Senate formally commends the club's student leaders and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the club for its records.

• Formally recognizes and commends the University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club and its student leaders.
• Marks the 50th anniversary of the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo, described as the largest student-run rodeo in the United States.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the club.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's views.

The University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club, its student leaders and livestock judging team, and the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, along with the Athens community that attends the rodeo.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: the club receives official recognition from the state Senate for a decades-old student tradition and its community and charitable contributions.

• Recites the history of the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo, founded in 1974 at Stegeman Coliseum using students' personal collateral for funding.
• States the rodeo is the largest student-run rodeo in the United States and has benefited charities, student organizations, and local elementary schools.
• Resolves that the Senate recognizes and commends the club's student leaders and wishes continued success.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to the University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club.

1. 2025-02-03Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-30Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)Primary sponsor
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)

• University of Georgia
• student organizations
• agriculture
• ceremonial resolution