SR406: SR406 Leger, Charles M. "Buddy"; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Charles M. "Buddy" Leger, a Kentucky-born agriculture leader who spent more than 75 years working in Georgia's watermelon and pecan industries. It recounts his career, including founding Leger & Son Inc., working for the Federal State Inspection Service, managing the Cordele Farmers Market, and holding leadership roles such as chairman of the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Pecans and president of the Georgia Watermelon Association. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Leger's family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Charles M. "Buddy" Leger.
• Recites his career history in the watermelon and pecan industries and his leadership roles in agricultural organizations.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Leger's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation, as is typical for a personal condolence resolution.

This resolution primarily affects the family of Charles M. "Buddy" Leger, who will receive an official copy, and reflects recognition from the Georgia Senate. It does not impose obligations on any other group, agency, or industry.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it is a formal, symbolic gesture by the Georgia Senate. Its practical significance is limited to publicly honoring Leger's contributions to Georgia agriculture and providing his family with an official memorial document.

• The resolving clause states the Senate 'joins in honoring the life and memory' of Leger and expresses regret at his passing.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Leger's family.
• The preamble (whereas clauses) details his biography, career milestones, awards, and family, but carries no binding legal effect.

1. 2025-03-20Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)Primary sponsor
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• agriculture
• watermelon industry
• pecan industry
• condolence resolution