HR897: HR897 Evans, Ralph; induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Ralph Evans for his career in agriculture and his induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. It recounts his leadership of R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer, a business founded by his grandfather in 1922, which he took over in 1977 and grew from one location with 25 employees into a group of 42 companies with more than 500 employees. The resolution formally states that the House recognizes and commends Evans for his service to Georgia, congratulates him on the Hall of Fame induction, and wishes him continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Evans. The resolution does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Ralph Evans for his service to the state through his work in the agricultural supply business.
• Congratulates Evans on his induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Evans.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Evans for continued health and happiness.

The resolution directly names and honors Ralph Evans, a Georgia agribusiness leader. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy for distribution, and references his company, R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law or policy. Its practical effect is limited to formally honoring Evans and providing him an official copy of the House's recognition; it creates no new rights, funding, or obligations for anyone else.

• The whereas clauses describe Evans's career leading R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer, founded by his grandfather in 1922, and his expansion of the company since taking over in 1977.
• The resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends Evans and congratulates him on his Hall of Fame induction.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make an appropriate copy available for distribution to Evans.

1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)Primary sponsor
• Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
• Danny Mathis (R, HD-133)
• Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)
• Joe Campbell (R, HD-171)

• Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame
• agriculture
• legislative commendation
• Ralph Evans