HR268: HR268 Georgia Green Industry Association; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes the Georgia Green Industry Association, a statewide trade organization representing Georgia's horticulture industry, whose members include landscapers, irrigation contractors, nursery growers, greenhouse operators, garden centers, flower growers, and related sales companies. The resolution notes that the association and its members planned to visit the state capitol on February 18, 2025 to speak with elected officials about the economic and environmental benefits of horticulture in Georgia. The House resolves to commend the association for its work and welcomes its members to the capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the association. The resolution does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Green Industry Association for its role in Georgia's horticulture industry.
• States that the association serves as the umbrella group for horticulture businesses across the state.
• Welcomes association members to the state capitol for a February 18, 2025 visit with elected officials.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association.

The Georgia Green Industry Association and its members, including landscapers, irrigation contractors, wholesale nursery growers, greenhouse operators, retail garden centers, flower growers, and allied sales companies in Georgia's horticulture industry.

The resolution carries no legal or funding changes; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. Its practical effect is limited to an official House statement of support and a printed copy given to the association, which may use it for publicity or advocacy purposes.

• The whereas clauses describe the Georgia Green Industry Association as a statewide trade group representing the horticulture industry.
• The resolution notes the association's planned February 18, 2025 visit to the capitol to advocate for horticulture's economic and environmental benefits.
• The resolved clause has the House commend the association and welcome its members to the capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the association.

1. 2025-02-13House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-13House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-13House Hopper (House)

• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)Primary sponsor
• Jutt Howard (R, HD-071)
• David Huddleston (R, HD-072)
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)
• David Jenkins (R, HD-136)

• horticulture industry
• agriculture
• commendation resolution
• Georgia General Assembly