SR327: SR327 Lowndes County; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate marking the 200th anniversary of Lowndes County, which was created by the General Assembly on December 23, 1825. It briefly recounts the county's history, including its naming after South Carolina statesman William J. Lowndes, the founding of Valdosta in 1860, and the county's current population of about 120,700 residents. The resolution highlights the county's key industries, including advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, food processing, and distribution, and notes the presence of Moody Air Force Base. It also names the county's municipalities: Valdosta, Hahira, Dasher, Lake Park, and Remerton. The Senate resolves to commend the county on its Bicentennial and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to county officials and community leaders. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Lowndes County on the 200th anniversary of its creation by the Georgia General Assembly.
• Recounts the county's history, including its founding in 1825 and the establishment of Valdosta in 1860.
• Notes the county's population, key industries, and the presence of Moody Air Force Base.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Lowndes County officials and community leaders.

The resolution directly names Lowndes County government officials and community leaders, who will receive copies of it, and mentions residents of Valdosta, Hahira, Dasher, Lake Park, and Remerton as part of the county's celebrated community.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change taxes, funding, or rules for anyone. Its main real-world consequence is a formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate of Lowndes County's bicentennial, distributed to local officials as a keepsake.

• The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes Lowndes County's creation on December 23, 1825, and its naming after William J. Lowndes.
• The preamble notes Valdosta's founding in 1860 and the county's role as a hub for manufacturing, agribusiness, food processing, and distribution.
• The preamble references Moody Air Force Base and lists the county's municipalities: Valdosta, Hahira, Dasher, Lake Park, and Remerton.
• The resolving clause formally commends Lowndes County on its Bicentennial and wishes it continued prosperity.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies to county officials and community leaders.

1. 2025-03-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)Primary sponsor
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)

• Lowndes County
• local history
• legislative resolution
• Valdosta