HR904: HR904 Muhammad, Patrick; life, work, and contributions; honor

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Patrick Muhammad, who runs a 31-acre farm called Your Faith Farms and has helped more than 30 families buy and develop their own farms. He also serves as principal of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, an agriculture-focused school, where he teaches students hands-on farming lessons. The resolution notes his broader public recognition, including an Emmy nomination, appearances on Netflix and FOX programs, a John Deere campaign, and his work as a published author with a forthcoming book called Farming by Faith. The resolution formally honors his leadership and commitment to agricultural education and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him with a copy of the resolution. It does not create any new law or funding.

• Formally honors Patrick Muhammad for his leadership in agricultural education and homesteading in Atlanta.
• Recognizes his work helping over 30 families purchase and develop their own farms.
• Acknowledges his role as principal of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School and his media recognition, including an Emmy nomination.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Patrick Muhammad.

The resolution directly names and honors Patrick Muhammad, an educator and farmer. It also references Chattahoochee Hills Charter School and the families he has helped become farmers and landowners, though it does not impose any obligations on them.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a binding law, so it does not change any rights, funding, or regulations. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition of Muhammad's work by the Georgia House of Representatives and a printed copy presented to him.

• The whereas clauses describe Muhammad's work at Your Faith Farms and his role helping over 30 families develop their own farms.
• The whereas clauses note his position as principal of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, an agriculture-focused institution.
• The whereas clauses cite his media recognition, including an Emmy nomination and appearances on Netflix and FOX, and his upcoming book Farming by Faith.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally honor Muhammad for his leadership and educational work.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Muhammad.

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• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
• L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
• Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
• Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)

• agricultural education
• Atlanta homesteading
• charter schools
• honorary resolution