HR704: HR704 Lowndes County; occasion of its Bicentennial; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the 200th anniversary, or Bicentennial, of Lowndes County, which the Georgia General Assembly created on December 23, 1825. The resolution 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. It highlights the county's key industries, such as advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, food processing, and distribution, and notes the presence of Moody Air Force Base. The resolution also names the county's municipalities: Valdosta, Hahira, Dasher, Lake Park, and Remerton. It formally commends Lowndes County and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to county officials and community leaders. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Lowndes County on the 200th anniversary of its creation by the Georgia General Assembly.
• Extends the House's best wishes to the county for continued prosperity and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Lowndes County officials and community leaders.
• Contains no funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia statutes; it is a ceremonial statement only.

This resolution directly names Lowndes County government and its municipalities, including Valdosta, Hahira, Dasher, Lake Park, and Remerton, along with local officials and community leaders who will receive copies of the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect, but it gives Lowndes County official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for its bicentennial, which county and community leaders can use in local celebrations and records.

• The preamble recites 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 current population of about 120,700 residents.
• The preamble cites key industries (advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, food processing, warehousing, distribution) and the presence of Moody Air Force Base.
• The resolving clause formally commends Lowndes County on its Bicentennial and wishes it continued prosperity.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to county officials and community leaders.

1. 2025-03-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-21House Hopper (House)

• James Burchett (R, HD-176)Primary sponsor
• John LaHood (R, HD-175)
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• Dexter Sharper (D, HD-177)

• Lowndes County
• Georgia House resolution
• bicentennial recognition
• Valdosta