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title: HR 1005. Poindexter, Deetra; The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' 2025 Supervisor of the Year; commend
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date: 2026-01-12
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bill_number: HR 1005
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chamber: House
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status_date: 2026-01-12
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Rhonda Burnough
  - Sandra Scott
  - Robert Flournoy
  - Eric Bell
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  - conservation
  - Clayton County
  - legislative honor
  - agriculture education
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# HR 1005. Poindexter, Deetra; The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' 2025 Supervisor of the Year; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1005
By: Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Flournoy of the 74th, and Bell of
the 75th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Deetra Poindexter upon being named The Georgia
Association of Conservation Districts’ 2025 Supervisor of the Year; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) held their annual
Hall of Fame Banquet on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, honoring and awarding individuals who
have gone above and beyond to further conservation efforts for our state; and
WHEREAS, this year, Deetra Poindexter, District Supervisor for the Clayton County
Conservation District, was named the 2025 Supervisor of the Year; and
WHEREAS, this prestigious award recognizes her exemplary achievements, leadership, and
service to GACD and local communities; and
WHEREAS, Deetra Poindexter's passion for getting youth involved with their community,
and the source of their food production, is evidenced dramatically through her commitment
to attending various school events including college and career fairs, STEM nights, and
agriculture field days, as well as her vital role in the district's education and outreach
programs; and
WHEREAS, additionally, Deetra Poindexter diligently ensures students and educators are
aware of programs, such as the Natural Resource Conservation Workshop; passionately
teaches students about soil and water conservation in Clayton County; and is instrumental
in promoting and coordinating the annual poster contest; and
WHEREAS, initiatives planned and hosted by Deetra Poindexter, such as the “All Growers
Meet and Greet,” where she helped build relationships between community gardeners, local
restaurant owners, and farmers; the annual local Wetlands Festival; and her various other
community events, have left a significant impact on Clayton County and the State of
Georgia; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be
appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Deetra Poindexter, congratulate her upon
being named The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts’ 2025 Supervisor of the
Year, and extend their best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Deetra Poindexter.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally commends Deetra Poindexter, District Supervisor for the Clayton County Conservation District, for being named the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' 2025 Supervisor of the Year.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Deetra Poindexter, who serves as District Supervisor for the Clayton County Conservation District, for being named the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' 2025 Supervisor of the Year at the group's annual Hall of Fame Banquet in August 2025.
The resolution describes her work with youth outreach, school events, soil and water conservation education, and community events like the 'All Growers Meet and Greet' and the local Wetlands Festival. It does not change any Georgia law; it simply states the House's congratulations and directs the Clerk of the House to give her a copy of the resolution.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends Deetra Poindexter for being named the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' 2025 Supervisor of the Year.
- States congratulations and best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success on behalf of House members.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Poindexter.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly names Deetra Poindexter, the Clayton County Conservation District supervisor being honored. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, though it reflects recognition of the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts and local conservation and education programs in Clayton County.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; its significance is symbolic. It formally records the Georgia House's recognition of Poindexter's conservation and youth education work in Clayton County and provides her an official memento of that honor.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe Poindexter's award, her role with the Clayton County Conservation District, and her youth outreach and education programs.
- The resolving clause formally commends and congratulates Poindexter and extends best wishes for her future.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution for distribution.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-01-12)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-12)
- Sponsors: Rhonda Burnough, Sandra Scott, Robert Flournoy, Eric Bell
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72156

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1005.md?full=1
