--- title: HR 1221. Coweta Cattlemen Association of Coweta County; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1221 cite_as: HR 1221, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1221 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1221.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1221/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72815 date: 2026-02-03 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1220.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1222.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1221.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1221 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-03 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - David Huddleston - Lynn Smith - Josh Bonner - David Jenkins - Lydia Glaize - Robert Dawson text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1221/2025 upstream_id: 2106632 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - agriculture - cattle industry - Coweta County - commemorative resolution --- # HR 1221. Coweta Cattlemen Association of Coweta County; commend ## Text House Resolution 1221 By: Representatives Huddleston of the 72nd, Smith of the 70th, Bonner of the 73rd, Jenkins of the 136th, Glaize of the 67th, and others A RESOLUTION Commending the Coweta Cattlemen Association of Coweta County; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Coweta Cattlemen Association, headquartered in Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia, was established in 1949 and has long stood as a pillar of leadership, service, and stewardship within Georgia’s agricultural community; and WHEREAS, the Coweta Cattlemen Association is widely recognized as the oldest continuously active cattlemen’s association chapter in the State of Georgia, representing generations of cattle producers who have worked diligently to strengthen and advance the beef cattle industry; and WHEREAS, in 2026, the Coweta Cattlemen Association will celebrate its 77th anniversary, marking more than seven decades of dedicated service to agriculture, rural families, and the cattle industry in Coweta County and throughout the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, since its founding, the Coweta Cattlemen Association has played a vital role in promoting best management practices, animal health, land stewardship, and beef quality assurance, while preserving the proud agricultural heritage of Coweta County and the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, the association has demonstrated an enduring commitment to education, youth development, and leadership through support of agricultural education programs, youth livestock activities, and community engagement initiatives; and WHEREAS, the Coweta Cattlemen Association has served as a strong advocate for farmers and ranchers, helping ensure that agriculture remains a foundational and respected component of Georgia’s economy and rural way of life; and WHEREAS, the continued success and longevity of the Coweta Cattlemen Association stands as a testament to the dedication, integrity, and hard work of its members–past and present–who have faithfully served their communities and the agricultural industry. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby commend the Coweta Cattlemen Association of Newnan, Coweta County, and honor its distinction as the oldest continuously active cattlemen’s association chapter in the State of Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives extends its sincere appreciation and the best wishes to the Coweta Cattlemen Association and its members for continued success in their mission to support agriculture, strengthen rural communities, and preserve Georgia’s farming heritage for generations to come. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Coweta Cattlemen Association. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution commends the Coweta Cattlemen Association of Coweta County for its 77 years as the state's oldest continuously active cattlemen's association chapter. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Coweta Cattlemen Association, based in Newnan, Coweta County. The resolution recounts the association's founding in 1949 and notes that in 2026 it will mark its 77th anniversary as what the resolution describes as the oldest continuously active cattlemen's association chapter in Georgia. The resolution formally commends the association for its work supporting cattle producers, promoting animal health and land stewardship, and backing youth agricultural education. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the association. The measure does not change any Georgia law; it is a statement of recognition and appreciation from the House. ### What it does - Formally commends the Coweta Cattlemen Association and recognizes it as the oldest continuously active cattlemen's association chapter in Georgia. - Extends the House's appreciation and best wishes to the association for its work supporting agriculture and rural communities. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the association. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names the Coweta Cattlemen Association and its members, an agricultural organization based in Newnan, Coweta County. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the honor itself. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it does not create funding, rules, or penalties. Its significance is symbolic, giving formal state recognition to a long-running agricultural organization and its role in Coweta County's farming community. ### Key provisions - The resolution's first resolving clause commends the association and honors its status as Georgia's oldest continuously active cattlemen's association chapter. - The second resolving clause extends House appreciation and best wishes for the association's continued mission in agriculture and rural life. - The third resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the association. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-03) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-03) - Sponsors: David Huddleston, Lynn Smith, Josh Bonner, David Jenkins, Lydia Glaize, Robert Dawson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72815 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1221.md?full=1