SR210: SR210 Hamilton, Kent Todd; recognize

25 LC 112 2897 Senate Resolution 210 By: Senators Watson of the 11th, Goodman of the 8th, Echols of the 49th, Anderson of the 24th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Kent Todd Hamilton, the 2025 Georgia Farmer of the Year;1 and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Kent Todd Hamilton currently serves as President and CEO of Southern Valley3 Fruit and Vegetable Inc. in Norman Park, Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, he and his wife, Pamela, married in 1986 and have four children and seven5 grandchildren; and6 WHEREAS, Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc. is a progress ive and innovative7 company that continues to grow, operating as a family-run business with a woman-owned8 packing and shipping division; and9 WHEREAS, Mr. Hamilton and his brother, Kirk, founded Southern V alley Fruit and10 Vegetable Inc. in 1987; and11 WHEREAS, while Kirk had a deep passion for farming, he tragical ly passed away in an12 accident involving pivot irrigation, followed not long after by their father, Benny, who had13 been a tremendous source of support for Kent; and14 S. R. 210 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2897 WHEREAS, despite these hardships, Mr. Hamilton persevered and became a leader in the15 Eastern vegetable market, overseeing 5,500 acres of farmland ac ross Georgia, Tennessee,16 Florida, and Yucatán, Mexico; and17 WHEREAS, Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc. has built a reputation for supplying18 customers with year-round produce while being recognized for superior customer service and19 flexibility; and20 WHEREAS, receiving the Farmer of the Year award is a true honor for Kent and his family;21 he wishes to use this award to honor Kirk, Benny, and the dedic ated team of people who22 have helped and supported him along the way, and he believes that God has blessed him and23 his family so they may, in turn, bless others, as evidenced by the prosperity of Southern24 Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body26 recognize and commend Kent Todd Hamilton for his dedication to the people of the State of27 Georgia as well as extend sincere best wishes for continued health, happiness, and success.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed29 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to Kent Todd30 Hamilton.31 S. R. 210 - 2 -