SR407: SR407 Massey, Mr. Abit; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Mr. Abit Massey after his death. It recounts his career as President and President Emeritus of the Georgia Poultry Federation, his service on various state boards and commissions, his education at the University of Georgia and Emory University, his family, and his long service as a deacon at First Baptist Church in Gainesville. The resolution notes that a member of Congress introduced a federal bill to name the USDA National Poultry Research Center in Athens after him, and that hundreds of people attended a Celebration of Life in his memory. The Senate resolves to join in honoring his memory and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate honors the life and memory of Mr. Abit Massey and expresses regret on his passing.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Mr. Massey's family.
• Recites biographical facts about Mr. Massey's career, education, family, and community service as the basis for the honor.

The resolution directly affects the family of Mr. Abit Massey, who will receive a copy, and reflects on his long association with the Georgia Poultry Federation and the poultry industry that he represented at the State Capitol.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; it is a ceremonial act of the Senate recognizing an individual's public service and providing his family with a formal memorial document from the state legislature.

• The whereas clauses describe Mr. Massey's roles as President and President Emeritus of the Georgia Poultry Federation and his service on state boards and commissions.
• The resolution notes a pending federal bill to name the USDA National Poultry Research Center in Athens after him.
• The resolving clause states the Senate joins in honoring his memory and expressing regret on his passing.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

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• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)Primary sponsor
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)

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