House Resolution 1272
By: Representatives Cannon of the 172nd and Ford of the 170th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Schley Louis Perry, Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Schley Louis "Big Louie" Perry, Jr., on November 26, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Schley Louis "Big Louis" Perry, Jr., was born on March 10, 1939, on
Pineywoods Farms in Colquitt County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he lived and worked for his entire life at Pineywoods Farms, which is a Georgia
Centennial Farm and was established in 1830; and
WHEREAS, his only time away from Pineywoods Farms was while attaining degrees from
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and later the University of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he returned to his home to become the fifth generation to operate Pineywoods
Farms, while later raising the sixth and seventh generations as a part of the Centennial Farm's
family history; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Rebecca Perry, and was blessed
with four remarkable children, Laura, Schley Louis, Jonathan, and Amanda Perry; and six
wonderful grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, "Big Louie" Perry was a passionate farmer who was a continuous member of
the Georgia Farm Bureau since he was 13 years old in addition to being a member of the
Colquitt County Farm Bureau's Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, his passion for agriculture led him to assist his fellow farmers by participating
in research trials for crops and livestock conducted by the University of Georgia Extension;
and
WHEREAS, he became a tireless advocate for agriculture and held many respected positions
including, but not limited to, chair of the Georgia Cotton Commission, board member of the
North American Limousin Foundation, and member of the National Cattlemen's Beef
Association; and
WHEREAS, he diligently advised numerous elected officials on the importance of Georgia's
farms and farmers including, but not limited to, Saxby Chambliss, Sanford Bishop, Johnny
Isakson, Jimmy Carter, Sonny Perdue, and Roy Barnes; and
WHEREAS, his contributions to agricultural research, political advocacy, and inclusion in
the industry left a legacy felt by generations of farmers across Georgia and rural communities
nationwide; and
WHEREAS, his actions earned him numerous honors and awards, including, but not limited,
to the ABAC Family Legacy Award, the Master Farmer Award, and the Centennial Family
Farm Award; and
WHEREAS, he extended his efforts beyond agriculture to support his community through
his membership with the Colquitt Regional Medical Center's Foundation, Moultrie-Colquitt
County Chamber of Commerce, and the Pineland School Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, he also supported subsequent generations through scholarships and farm study
opportunities for both Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia
including the Pineywoods Farm Scholarship; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Schley Louis "Big Louie" Perry, Jr., will
long be remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed
by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Schley Louis Perry, Jr.,
and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
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 the
family of Schley Louis Perry, Jr.