HR 1315: Georgia Wildlife Federation; honoring the accomplishments; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a bill that changes state law. It recounts the history of the Georgia Wildlife Federation, founded in 1936 by hunters and anglers concerned about declining deer and turkey populations, and describes the organization's role over 90 years in wildlife restoration, conservation funding advocacy, and outdoor education across Georgia. The resolution formally commends and honors the Georgia Wildlife Federation on its 90th anniversary, thanks its board, members, volunteers, and supporters, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the organization. It does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements.

• Formally commends and honors the Georgia Wildlife Federation on the occasion of its 90th anniversary.
• Expresses appreciation from House members to the organization's board, members, partners, volunteers, and supporters.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Wildlife Federation.
• Creates no new statutes, funding, or legal obligations, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a bill.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Wildlife Federation, its Board of Directors, members, partners, volunteers, and supporters. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to a conservation organization's 90-year history and its role in wildlife and habitat protection efforts across Georgia.

• The whereas clauses recount the Georgia Wildlife Federation's founding in 1936 and its history of conservation advocacy, including support for the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program.
• The first resolving clause commends and honors the organization on its 90th anniversary for its leadership in conserving Georgia's wildlife and natural resources.
• The second resolving clause expresses appreciation to the organization's leaders, members, partners, volunteers, and supporters past and present.
• The final resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the Georgia Wildlife Federation.

1. 2026-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)Primary sponsor
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)
• Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)
• Jutt Howard (R, HD-071)

• wildlife conservation
• Georgia Wildlife Federation
• legislative commendation
• outdoor recreation