SR210: SR210 Hamilton, Kent Todd; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Kent Todd Hamilton, who leads Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc. in Norman Park, Georgia, as the 2025 Georgia Farmer of the Year. The resolution recounts Hamilton's life and career, including founding the company with his brother Kirk in 1987, overcoming the deaths of Kirk and their father, and building the business into a major producer overseeing thousands of acres across Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, and Mexico. The Senate formally commends Hamilton for his contributions to the people of Georgia and wishes him continued health and success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Hamilton.

• Formally recognizes and commends Kent Todd Hamilton as the 2025 Georgia Farmer of the Year on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes to Hamilton for continued health, happiness, and success.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Hamilton.

The resolution names Kent Todd Hamilton and his company, Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc., and directs an administrative task to the Secretary of the Senate. It has no regulatory effect on the public.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. It gives Hamilton and his family formal recognition from the state Senate for his agricultural career, but it does not alter any Georgia law, program, or funding.

• Recites Hamilton's biography, including his role at Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc. and the company's operations across four states and Mexico.
• Resolves that the Senate recognizes and commends Hamilton for his dedication to the people of Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Hamilton.

1. 2025-02-20Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-19Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)Primary sponsor
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)

• Georgia Farmer of the Year
• agriculture recognition
• Senate resolution
• Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable